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Smoldering stubble burns across a freshly harvested paddock, wisps of silvery smoke curling against the pale winter sky of rural New South Wales. Steaming piles of agricultural residue slowly consume themselves, releasing tendrils of gray mist that drift lazily across the cleared farming landscape. The controlled burn represents a critical agricultural practice, clearing fields after harvest and returning nutrients to the soil while preparing ground for the next planting season. Surrounding tree lines of eucalyptus and native grasses frame the scene, creating a textural border of muted greens against the rich brown earth. Wisps of steam and smoke create an ethereal quality, softening the harsh lines of the recently worked field and highlighting the methodical approach of Australian agricultural land management. The soft morning light catches the edges of the burning crop residue, creating a dynamic interplay of warmth and cooling smoke that speaks to the cyclical nature of farming in the Australian agricultural landscape.