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Verdant poplar trees frame a crisp autumn morning in Gippsland, Victoria, as two agricultural workers harvest a field of young asparagus shoots. Dressed in high-visibility safety gear, the worker in a bright orange long-sleeve shirt and the other in a dark shirt with red gloves carefully select and bundle the tender green stalks emerging from the rich, dark soil. Their practiced movements reveal the precision of experienced produce harvesters, using specialized hand tools to cut the asparagus at optimal height. The landscape speaks of early season cultivation - stubbled earth punctuated by fresh green spears, signaling the beginning of the asparagus harvest. A camouflage-patterned sun hat and protective workwear underscore the demanding physical nature of agricultural field work, while the brilliant blue sky promises a productive day of gathering this prized vegetable. Each worker moves with deliberate care, their bundled asparagus representing the careful stewardship of Victoria's agricultural bounty. The image captures the essence of Australian agricultural expertise: skill, safety, and connection to the land, with Gippsland's fertile fields providing the perfect backdrop to this vital seasonal ritual.