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Friesian dairy cattle blanket a lush emerald pasture in the expansive South Canterbury plains, their black and white coats creating a rich patchwork against the verdant landscape. Distant blue-green mountain ranges rise softly in the background, providing a majestic alpine backdrop to this quintessential New Zealand pastoral scene. The summer sunlight bathes the paddock in warm, even illumination, highlighting the healthy grasslands that sustain this thriving dairy herd. Scattered across the broad meadow, dozens of cows graze contentedly, some clustered together while others spread out to enjoy the nutrient-rich pasture. Neat boundary fences divide the landscape, a testament to the precise agricultural management of this productive farmland. The image captures the serene productivity of New Zealand's dairy industry - a harmonious blend of natural beauty and agricultural excellence that represents the country's agricultural heartland.