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A John Deere tractor with its distinctive green paintwork and yellow wheels navigates a dusty paddock, carefully distributing large hay bales to a herd of black Angus cattle. The stark winter landscape of South Australia's Mallee region stretches out beneath a dramatic sky of layered blue-grey clouds, capturing the harsh beauty of drought-affected farmland. Muscular Angus cattle cluster around the fresh hay, their dark coats creating a sharp contrast against the bleached, dry ground, highlighting the critical nature of supplementary feeding during challenging agricultural conditions. The tractor's front-end loader delicately maneuvers a hay bale, demonstrating the precision and care required in livestock management during difficult seasonal periods. Sparse vegetation and a distant fence line underscore the unforgiving nature of the agricultural environment, while the scene speaks to the resilience of both farmer and livestock in adapting to challenging conditions. The image encapsulates the daily realities of Australian cattle farming - a testament to strategic agricultural practices in a landscape that demands both strength and innovation.