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Burnished gold stretches across the paddock as a bright red Kubota tractor methodically rakes dry hay under the soft, cloud-filtered light of a Queensland summer's day. The powerful machine moves deliberately along the field's edge, its vivid scarlet frame contrasting sharply against the pale golden stubble and the vibrant green forage sorghum crop standing tall in the background. Expansive rural landscape unfolds beyond, with distant trees and farm buildings softening the horizon under a pale, overcast sky typical of the Australian agricultural heartland. The hay-raking implement fans out behind the tractor in striking red and white striped safety markings, turning and gathering the dry crop with mechanical precision. This rhythmic agricultural process prepares the hay for baling, an essential task in managing livestock feed and preparing paddocks for the next planting cycle. The scene captures the methodical, hardworking essence of Queensland's agricultural landscape - where machinery, climate, and skilled farming techniques converge to transform raw landscape into productive agricultural resource. Rich textures of cut and standing crops create a complex visual tapestry, demonstrating the intricate work of modern farm management in capturing and preparing seasonal harvests.