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Merino ewes graze patiently across a sun-drenched stubble paddock in the heart of New South Wales, their woolly backs a uniform dusty cream against the golden-brown harvest remnants. Densely packed and moving with collective purpose, the flock creates a living carpet across the dry landscape, framed by a classic Australian rural backdrop of scattered eucalyptus trees and an endless blue sky. The late summer scene captures the essence of pastoral agriculture, where carefully managed livestock transform post-harvest fields into productive agricultural spaces. Each sheep displays the hallmark characteristics of the Merino breed - compact bodies, fine dense fleece, and pink-tinged ears alert to potential movement. The stubble field, recently harvested, provides sparse but nutritious grazing, demonstrating the intricate relationship between crop production and livestock management in Australian farming systems. This quintessential rural vista speaks to generations of agricultural practice, where every element of the landscape is carefully utilized and livestock are an integral part of the farming ecosystem.