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Under the expansive blue skies of Queensland's Darling Downs, a seasoned goat farmer tends to her valuable Boer goat herd, embodying the resilience of women in agriculture. Dressed in a light blue workshirt, jeans, and a protective wide-brimmed hat, she stands amid a wire-fenced paddock crowded with rich reddish-brown and white Boer goats, each marked with a distinctive yellow ear tag. The rocky outcrops and golden grasslands create a rugged backdrop, suggesting the harsh yet beautiful landscape of rural Queensland during the height of summer. The goats, tightly clustered and displaying the breed's characteristic muscular build and color, reflect the careful genetic selection of a professional stud operation. Her deliberate positioning at the gate suggests she's managing herd movement, a critical task in sustainable livestock management. The scene captures the quiet expertise of agricultural workers who understand the delicate balance between animal husbandry and the challenging Australian environment.