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Under the expansive South Australian sky, a pristine flock of Merino ewes huddles together on a lush green pasture, creating a striking contrast against the weathered eucalyptus trees. The winter landscape captures a phenomenon known as a "green drought" - where grasslands appear verdant but lack substantial growth, a challenging condition for agricultural producers. Mature gum trees with their distinctive pale, textured bark frame the scene, their branches reaching into a clouded blue sky that hints at potential moisture. The sheep, uniformly white and tightly clustered, represent the resilience of Australian livestock farming, standing as a testament to careful breeding and pastoral management. Soft shadows cast by the ancient trees stretch across the paddock, highlighting the undulating terrain and the careful division of agricultural land. This image encapsulates the nuanced beauty of South Australia's agricultural landscape - a delicate balance of nature's challenges and human agricultural expertise.