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Dawn breaks over a bustling cattle yard in the Adelaide River Region of Northern Territory, casting a soft golden light across a sea of Brahman cattle. The expansive yard is densely packed with hundreds of white and brown cattle, their distinctive humped shoulders and loose skin characteristic of this heat-tolerant breed perfectly suited to Australia's northern landscape. Sturdy steel rail fences divide the yards, with a long sheltered walkway stretching across the background, silhouetted against the misty morning horizon dotted with sparse eucalyptus trees. The cattle stand closely together, their varied shades of white, grey, and rich brown creating a textured landscape of muscular bodies and gentle movements. Soft morning clouds streak the sky, creating a muted palette of yellows, greys, and soft blues that complement the pastoral scene. This is quintessential Northern Territory cattle country - a snapshot of Australia's live export industry at first light, where generations of agricultural expertise are captured in a single, powerful moment of rural industry and landscape. The scene breathes with the quiet energy of preparation, suggesting these cattle are about to begin their journey, embodying the resilience and scale of Australia's northern agricultural enterprises.