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Plump and robust, a mature ewe stands sentinel in a lush Riverina pasture, her newborn lamb nestled closely by her side. The First Cross maternal sheep - likely a Merino-Border Leicester hybrid - displays the characteristic muscular frame and dense, golden-tan fleece typical of prime breeding stock in New South Wales' premier sheep country. Surrounding them, a verdant green landscape stretches into the distance, populated with a scattered flock of similar ewes and lambs grazing peacefully under the soft, diffused light of a spring morning. The young lamb, still gaining strength, presses against its mother's udder, representing the annual renewal of the region's vital sheep production cycle. Her protective stance and alert posture showcase the quintessential maternal instincts that make these hybrid breeds so prized among Australian farmers. The rich, uniform green of the pasture speaks to the exceptional growing conditions of the Riverina - a landscape renowned for its agricultural productivity and ability to support robust livestock populations. This image captures the essence of Australian sheep farming: resilience, fertility, and the symbiotic relationship between land, animal, and farmer in one of the world's most sophisticated agricultural environments.