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Dusty winter light washes across the parched South Australian landscape as a weathered hand rests on the steering wheel of a utility vehicle. A herd of sleek Angus cattle clusters near a hay distribution point, their midnight-black coats stark against the fawn-colored dry pasture. The scene speaks to the resilience of agricultural producers during challenging drought conditions, with careful livestock management ensuring survival through harsh seasonal constraints. Straw-colored feed stretches before the cattle, providing critical nutrition in a landscape where natural grazing has withered. The driver's position – relaxed yet attentive – captures the intimate connection between farmer and livestock, a quintessential moment of rural stewardship in South Australia's southeast region. Cool winter light and muted earth tones underscore the understated drama of survival and care in an unforgiving agricultural environment.