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An orchard worker maneuvers a specialized hazelnut harvesting machine through a verdant grove in the Central West Region of New South Wales during the peak of summer. Dressed in protective gear - a blue work shirt, pink sun hat, and checked face covering - the operator guides the robust mechanical harvester between rows of mature hazel trees. The machine's wide collection mechanism sweeps across the ground, efficiently gathering fallen nuts from the leaf-strewn orchard floor, its metallic frame contrasting against the rich green and brown agricultural landscape. Sunlight filters through the tree canopy, casting dappled shadows and highlighting the precision of the harvesting process. This scene captures the intersection of agricultural technology and traditional orchard management, showcasing the careful, methodical approach to nut cultivation in one of Australia's key agricultural regions. The image embodies the quiet dedication of farmers working during the intense heat of the summer harvest season.