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Australian Large Black piglets cluster together in their enclosure at a family-run piggery in Victoria's Heathcote region, creating a rich pastoral scene of agricultural engagement. A farm worker in a vibrant blue jacket and pink cap crouches beside a young child, introducing the next generation to livestock management amid dusty paddock grounds and distant eucalyptus-lined hills. The robust, dark-coated pigs - characteristic of the Large Black heritage breed - display varied markings and textures, their muscular bodies moving with quiet purpose across the compact yard bordered by sturdy metal gates. Soft morning light casts subtle shadows across the scene, highlighting the interaction between agricultural workers and their carefully tended livestock. A child in camouflage clothing stands attentively, learning about animal husbandry and the intricate processes of sustainable farming that define rural Australian agricultural practices. The image captures a moment of quiet connection - between human and animal, between generations, and between agricultural tradition and contemporary farming methodologies.