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A verdant green John Deere tractor stands ready amidst a stark, drought-stricken Mallee landscape, surrounded by a herd of robust Black Angus cattle. The parched golden earth contrasts sharply with the deep black coats of the cattle, who cluster expectantly around a large rectangular hay bale. A farm worker in a navy cap carefully manages the feeding operation, with the tractor's hydraulic hay fork poised to distribute critical winter feed across the barren paddock. Sparse native trees dot the distant horizon, highlighting the challenging agricultural conditions of South Australia's dryland farming regions. The Angus herd - a mix of mature cows and calves - displays the resilience of both the livestock and the farmers who sustain them through difficult seasonal conditions. The bright yellow wheels of the tractor and its intense green bodywork provide a vibrant counterpoint to the muted browns and grays of the winter landscape. This image captures the essence of Australian agricultural persistence: sophisticated machinery, carefully bred livestock, and human determination working in concert against the harsh realities of a challenging environment.