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Iberian black pigs forage among golden wheat stubble in the undulating pastoral landscape of Victoria's Heathcote region. The mature swine, with their distinctive dark grey-black hides, move deliberately through dry, sun-bleached grasses, their muscular bodies contrasting against a backdrop of scattered eucalyptus trees and a soft, cloud-mottled sky. These heritage breed pigs, known for exceptional meat quality, demonstrate natural grazing behaviors in a free-range agricultural setting that prioritizes animal welfare and environmental connection. The textural landscape reveals the transition between summer harvest and post-crop regeneration, with weathered stalks providing ground cover and subtle nutrition. Two pigs explore the terrain, their robust forms highlighting the robust agricultural practices of this distinctive Victorian farmscape. Distant trees provide subtle wind breaks and ecological diversity, underscoring the holistic approach to livestock management in this region. The image captures the intersection of traditional farming methodology and contemporary sustainable agricultural practices, where animal movement and landscape interact in a delicate, purposeful choreography of rural production.