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Free-range white layer hens crowd the interior of a modern poultry shed, while a farm worker in high-visibility orange and black moves carefully among them. Dressed in blue jeans, black rubber boots, and a bright safety shirt, the farmer methodically collects eggs using a wire basket and long-handled tool. The densely populated shed reveals an efficient egg production system, with clean metal walkways and carefully managed flock spacing typical of contemporary Australian intensive farming practices. Soft ambient lighting illuminates the crisp white feathers of the chickens, their bright red combs creating vivid contrast against the neutral background. The floor is covered with a layer of organic material, providing texture and indicating careful farm management. The scene captures the precise, professional approach of modern agricultural operations, where animal welfare and production efficiency coexist. This image represents the backbone of Tasmania's agricultural sector - a meticulously organized poultry operation that demonstrates the state's commitment to robust, professional farming techniques. The worker's confident, practiced movements suggest years of experience in livestock management.