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Misty tendrils of winter fog drift across a lush emerald pasture, casting an ethereal veil over a dense flock of merino ewes and their young lambs. The soft grey light diffuses through scattered eucalyptus trees, creating a dreamlike landscape in South Australia's southeast region. Hundreds of woolly bodies cluster together, a living tapestry of cream and grey, with delicate lambs nestled close to their protective mothers. The scene captures the resilience of agricultural life during a "green drought" - where the landscape appears verdant but lacks sufficient moisture for robust growth. Generations of sheep stand quietly, their thick fleeces a testament to careful breeding and pastoral management, while the misty background hints at the challenging environmental conditions facing Australian farmers. This image embodies the quiet strength of sheep farming - a delicate balance of nature, nurture, and survival in one of Australia's most demanding agricultural environments.