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Merino ewes cluster expectantly around a mobile feed trailer on a misty winter morning in South Australia's southeast. The silvery-grey landscape stretches out beneath low-hanging clouds, with scattered eucalyptus trees standing sentinel across the frost-touched paddock. Dusty and compact, the flock demonstrates the resilience of these prized Merino sheep during challenging seasonal conditions, their thick woolly coats protecting them from the cold. The metallic feed trailer, mounted on sturdy wheels, represents a critical lifeline for livestock during drought, delivering vital nutritional supplements to maintain the health of the breeding flock. Frost-rimmed grass and muddy ground tell a story of a harsh agricultural season, where farmer intervention becomes essential for survival. The scene captures the delicate balance of agricultural survival - human technology and animal instinct working in harmony to sustain a crucial agricultural enterprise in one of Australia's most demanding farming environments.