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A seasoned farmer stands amid a dense flock of pristine white sheep in a meticulously organized paddock, embodying the resilience of Australian agricultural practice. The landscape reveals a striking contrast between the lush green pasture and the surrounding dry earth, a phenomenon known as a "green drought" typical of South Australia's challenging agricultural environment. Eucalyptus trees frame the scene, their silvery-white trunks and green-grey foliage creating a quintessential Australian rural backdrop. The farmer, dressed in a classic blue work shirt and cap, surveys his flock within carefully constructed metal livestock yards, demonstrating the precision and care integral to sheep farming in the region's southeastern districts. Hundreds of uniform white sheep—likely a prime breeding stock of Merino or Poll Merino—are tightly clustered, their woolly bodies creating a sea of creamy white against the earth-toned yard. The image captures the essence of Australian pastoral farming: disciplined, strategic, and deeply connected to the challenging yet beautiful landscape.