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A farmer tends to a mature sow in a weathered metal shelter, the dry golden grassland of Victoria's Heathcote region stretching behind them. Crouched in a blue shirt and baseball cap, the agricultural worker carefully manages the large grey pig, whose pendulous teats suggest she is nursing a litter of young piglets visible nearby. The corrugated metal shelter provides minimal protection from the harsh rural landscape, highlighting the pragmatic nature of free-range pig farming in this arid Australian environment. Straw bedding and packed earth create a textured foreground, while the muted palette of blue, grey, and golden brown speaks to the practical, no-nonsense approach of rural agricultural practice. This intimate moment captures the close relationship between farmer and livestock, illustrating the daily care and attention required in small-scale pig production. The scene embodies the resilience of Australian agricultural workers and the challenging but essential work of sustaining livestock in marginal farming landscapes.