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Merino ewes traverse the sun-scorched landscape of western New South Wales, their wool-laden bodies kicking up ochre dust against a stark, drought-ravaged backdrop. The densely packed flock moves across the cracked, rust-red earth, surrounded by sparse eucalyptus and scrub trees, revealing the harsh resilience of Australian pastoral agriculture. Each sheep bears the hallmarks of fine Merino breeding - dense, slightly yellowed fleece hanging in heavy folds, testament to generations of careful genetic selection and adaptation to unforgiving inland conditions. The afternoon light casts long shadows, emphasizing the undulating mass of woolly bodies and highlighting the survival strategy of collective movement through challenging terrain. This image captures the raw essence of Australian sheep farming - a delicate balance of animal husbandry, environmental endurance, and agricultural determination, where survival depends on the careful management of livestock through extreme climatic conditions. The watermarked image, branded with "Agri Mabin", speaks to the professional documentation of Australia's critical agricultural narratives.