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Nestled in the expansive plains of New South Wales' Walgett Shire, this aerial view captures a meticulously managed cattle feedlot during the dry season. Hundreds of beef cattle—a mix of black, white, and mixed-colored breeds—are strategically distributed across carefully demarcated paddocks, with a central feeding station providing uniform nutrition. The stark landscape reveals the precision of modern Australian agricultural practices, with disciplined fencing and a green-and-white agricultural service vehicle positioned centrally among the herds. In the background, a brilliant blue sky meets a white salt-crusted landscape, suggesting the challenging environmental conditions of inland Australia. Dusty earth tones dominate the ground, contrasting with the scattered gum trees providing sparse shade for the livestock. This scene epitomizes the resilience and technological sophistication of Australian beef production, where careful management and infrastructure enable cattle raising in some of the continent's most demanding agricultural territories.