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Ebony Angus cattle cluster around a hay bale in a parched South Australian landscape, their dark coats contrasting sharply against the pale winter ground. A farmer surveys the herd from inside his utility vehicle, carefully monitoring the cattle's condition during the challenging dry season. Straw-colored hay provides critical nutrition, scattered across a rocky paddock with sparse tree lines visible in the distance. The cattle stand closely together, their blue ear tags glinting in the soft winter light, demonstrating the resilience of livestock in harsh agricultural environments. From the driver's perspective, we glimpse the intimate connection between farmer and herd, a moment of quiet observation that speaks to the daily care and strategic management required in extensive cattle farming. The scene captures the stoic nature of Australian agricultural life - where survival depends on careful preparation, constant vigilance, and deep understanding of the land.