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Rural Water Management in the Wheat Belt A seasoned farmer stands beside a robust concrete water trough, surrounded by golden wheat stubble and scattered eucalyptus trees of the South Australian agricultural landscape. Wearing a light blue work shirt, faded denim jeans, and a red cap, the farmer carefully monitors the water level, his weathered hands resting on the trough's edge. The late summer scene captures the critical task of maintaining livestock water supplies during the dry season, with parched grasslands stretching to the horizon. Concrete piping and careful water management are lifelines in this challenging agricultural environment, where every drop of water is precious. Puddles around the trough's base reflect the harsh sunlight, highlighting the dusty, compact earth of the farmland. The image speaks to the resilience and meticulous care required of Australian farmers, who constantly battle challenging climatic conditions to sustain agricultural production.