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Free-range poultry farming in rural Victoria unfolds against a brilliant azure sky, with an innovative A-frame chicken coop dominating the composition. A farmer wearing a straw hat and blue work shirt stands with his back to the camera, inspecting the wire-mesh structure that allows natural light and ventilation for the flock. Crisp khaki work pants and sturdy boots suggest careful, attentive agricultural practice, while two large industrial gas cylinders beside the coop hint at the technical infrastructure supporting modern small-scale farming. The triangular coop represents a thoughtful design balancing animal welfare with practical agricultural needs - its elevated mesh walls permit chickens to move freely while protecting them from predators. Dry golden grassland stretches around the structure, indicating a late summer or early autumn setting in a semi-arid Victorian landscape. Hints of chickens can be seen in the background, suggesting a free-range operation committed to ethical livestock management. This image captures the essence of contemporary Australian small-scale agricultural innovation: resourceful, environmentally conscious, and deeply connected to the landscape. The geometric precision of the coop contrasts beautifully with the organic rural setting, symbolizing the careful balance between human intervention and natural systems.