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A lone agricultural worker stands amid a hay-strewn cattle yard, surveying a small herd of mixed breed cattle during the stark winter months of South Australia's harsh Mallee region. Wearing a navy beanie, white long-sleeve layer, and a quilted black vest, the worker represents the resilience of women in agriculture, standing resolute against the challenges of drought conditions. Straw-colored hay bales create a protective barrier around the livestock, providing crucial nutrition and shelter in this unforgiving landscape. Black and rich chestnut-colored cattle cluster near the feed, their muscular frames testament to careful management during difficult environmental conditions. The clear azure sky stretches endlessly overhead, emphasizing the expansive and isolated nature of rural farming landscapes in this part of South Australia. This image captures the quiet determination of agricultural workers who maintain livestock care under extreme environmental stress, highlighting the critical role of strategic feeding and management in sustaining agricultural productivity during challenging seasons.