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Australian goat farming captures the essence of rural resilience in this evocative agricultural scene. A stockman in a classic wide-brimmed sun hat, crisp white shirt, and well-worn blue jeans walks alongside a dense mob of mixed-breed goats in a rustic livestock yard. Eucalyptus trees frame the background, casting dappled shadows across the dusty paddock, suggesting a typical warm day in rural New South Wales. The goats - a varied mixture of white, brown, and mottled coats - surge and mill within a sturdy metal-railed holding yard, their horns and muscular bodies testament to the hardiness required in Australian livestock management. The scene speaks to the quiet expertise of the farmer, whose relaxed stance and measured movement reveal years of experience in managing livestock. Soft earth underfoot, the subtle rustle of gum leaves, and the collective movement of the goat herd create a powerful snapshot of Australian agricultural life, where generations of farming knowledge meet the challenging landscape of the inland.