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Valley Pivot Irrigation in the Cotton Fields of Northern NSW A farmer adjusts the control panel of a Valley irrigation system, standing amid the lush green cotton fields under a dramatic cloudy sky. The blue and silver machinery of the center pivot irrigation system rises against the agricultural landscape, a testament to modern farming precision. Dressed in a red and gray striped polo and dark cap, the farmer carefully monitors the irrigation equipment, his posture reflecting years of agricultural expertise. Galvanized steel pipes and structural supports form the backbone of the irrigation rig, which stretches out over the verdant cotton crop. The expansive sky of rural New South Wales provides a dramatic backdrop of cumulus clouds, suggesting the critical importance of water management in this arid agricultural region. This scene captures the intersection of technological innovation and agricultural skill, where careful water distribution means the difference between a successful harvest and potential crop failure in the challenging Australian farming environment.