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Towering against an expansive azure sky, a massive mound of gypsum rises from the arid agricultural landscape of the Riverina region in New South Wales. The pale sandy-beige pile dominates the foreground, its irregular surface textured with wind and machinery marks, suggesting recent mining or agricultural processing activity. In the mid-distance, a rust-colored dirt track winds through sparse paddocks, lined with scattered eucalyptus trees that punctuate the stark rural horizon. The harsh summer light bleaches the landscape, creating a palette of ochre, terracotta, and pale gold that speaks to the challenging agricultural environment of inland Australia. This gypsum heap represents a critical component of soil management - a mineral used to improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and enhance crop productivity in challenging dryland farming conditions. The image captures the raw, unadorned essence of agricultural resource management, where every element of the landscape is carefully considered and utilized to support farming sustainability.