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Young cotton seedlings emerge from meticulously prepared rows, their vibrant green leaves glistening with recent rainfall in this lush agricultural landscape of Queensland's Darling Downs. A narrow irrigation channel runs between the carefully planted rows, reflecting the overcast sky and delivering essential moisture to the developing crop. The rich, dark soil is covered with crop residue and mulch, providing protection and nutrients for the young plants, which are spaced with precision typical of modern agricultural practices. Water droplets cling to the heart-shaped leaves, evidence of a recent summer shower that promises good growing conditions for this critical broadacre crop. The surrounding millet crop creates a verdant backdrop, extending to the horizon and showcasing the expansive, fertile farmland characteristic of this renowned agricultural region. This image captures the promise of a potential harvest, the delicate balance of agricultural science, and the resilience of cotton cultivation in one of Australia's most productive agricultural landscapes.