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AgriShots Collection: Goat Husbandry on the Darling Downs A seasoned Queensland grazier leans against a weathered farm gate, surveying a paddock of robust Boer goats under the intense summer sunlight. The herd grazes contentedly within a wire mesh enclosure, their rich brown and white coats contrasting against the parched golden grasslands and silvery eucalyptus woodland backdrop. Sturdy timber fence posts frame the scene, telling a story of generations of agricultural persistence in this challenging subtropical landscape. Wearing a classic wide-brimmed akubra hat and blue work attire, the farmer embodies the quiet determination of rural Queensland's agricultural community. The goats, a mixture of solid-colored and piebald individuals, represent a carefully managed stud herd - likely bred for meat production in the resource-rich Darling Downs region. This raw, unfiltered moment captures the essence of contemporary Australian livestock management - a delicate balance of traditional farming wisdom and modern agricultural practices.