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Valley pivot irrigation transforms the arid landscape of northwestern New South Wales, casting a misty veil across verdant cotton fields. The towering pivot irrigation system, manufactured by Valley Irrigation, stands as a testament to agricultural innovation, its long horizontal arm sweeping gracefully across the crop with mechanical precision. Dramatic late afternoon sunlight breaks through brooding storm clouds, casting ethereal rays across the expansive green fields, highlighting the intricate metallic structure of the irrigation pivot against the moody sky. Fine water droplets spray from the pivot's sprinklers, creating a soft, misty microclimate that nourishes the young cotton plants and provides vital hydration in this challenging agricultural region. The distant mountains and scattered treeline frame the scene, emphasizing the vast, open agricultural landscape of the Walgett Shire. This image captures the sophisticated intersection of technology, water management, and agricultural resilience, showcasing how modern farming techniques can transform seemingly inhospitable terrain into productive agricultural land.