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Sunlight bathes the lush winter pastures of South Australia's Mallee region, where two farm workers stand sentinel at a weathered fence line. Dressed in vibrant red and blue work shirts, they survey the expansive green landscape, a testament to the rare phenomenon of a "green drought" - where grasslands appear verdant despite underlying water scarcity. A classic grain silo stands in the middle distance, its metallic surface gleaming against the backdrop of scattered eucalyptus trees and distant woodland. The scene captures the resilience of Australian agricultural workers, their quiet observation speaking volumes about the delicate balance of rural life and environmental challenges. Soft clouds drift across a pale blue sky, highlighting the contrast between the seemingly abundant green field and the unspoken struggles of farming in a challenging climate. The barbed wire fence in the foreground symbolizes both boundary and connection - a metaphor for the farmers' relationship with the land they steward.