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Merino sheep flow like a woolly river through a verdant paddock in South Australia's southeast, their dense white fleeces creating a stark contrast against the mottled green and brown landscape. The early winter morning light casts long shadows from mature eucalyptus trees lining the pastoral scene, highlighting the intricate network of fenced lanes guiding the tightly packed mob. This aerial perspective captures the precision of modern sheep farming, where strategic mustering techniques navigate livestock through carefully designed agricultural infrastructure. The landscape reveals the nuanced conditions of a 'green drought' - pastures showing a deceptive hint of growth but likely struggling with limited moisture and nutritional value. Each sheep, a testament to generations of selective breeding, represents the resilience of Australian agriculture in challenging environmental conditions. The image encapsulates the delicate balance between pastoral management, landscape, and livestock - a quintessential snapshot of rural Australian agricultural practice.