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In the bustling warehouse of a watermelon processing facility, a focused worker in a blue long-sleeved shirt carefully handles a blue sorting tray amid stacks of cardboard boxes. Lush, perfectly ripe watermelons dominate the foreground - their deep green rinds displaying rich, variegated patterns and a vibrant yellow-green color that speaks to peak harvest quality. The expansive corrugated metal shed reveals a systematic storage and sorting operation, with neatly stacked boxes and a forklift visible in the background, suggesting an efficient agricultural processing environment. The worker's concentrated expression and precise movements highlight the meticulous attention required in preparing produce for market. Overhead steel trusses create strong geometric lines, while natural light streams through the open warehouse spaces, illuminating the fresh watermelons and creating a sense of orderly productivity. This scene captures a critical moment in the agricultural supply chain, showcasing the professional handling of premium produce during the winter harvest season in the Northern Territory's Barkly Region. The composition celebrates the expertise of agricultural workers, particularly women in agriculture, who play a crucial role in transforming fresh crops into market-ready products with skill and precision.