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Dusty stubble from a recent harvest blankets the ground of a Riverina district paddock in late summer, where calloused hands gently examine a cluster of green fleabane emerging between wheat stubble. The delicate weed rises with intricate, feathery leaves and a network of fine roots, demonstrating the persistent botanical life that springs from agricultural soil. Autumn's approaching light casts soft shadows across the brown, dry ground, highlighting the contrast between the brittle crop remnants and the vibrant green plant. A farmer's weathered hand, tanned and lined from seasons of outdoor work, carefully assesses the fleabane's growth - likely considering its impact on crop rotation and soil management strategies. This moment captures the nuanced relationship between agricultural land management and the resilient plant life that challenges and enriches cropping systems. The image speaks to the constant vigilance and ecological understanding required in modern broadacre farming across New South Wales.