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Flames consume the sugarcane fields in a fierce, controlled burn, illuminating the night sky with an intense orange and red glow. Stretching across the landscape, the deliberate fire cleanses the fields, preparing them for harvest in the traditional method used throughout New South Wales. Tall cane stalks crackle and spark, creating a mesmerizing wall of flame that transforms the dark agricultural terrain into a brilliant, burning tableau. Thick plumes of smoke billow upward, creating dramatic clouds that reflect the intense heat and light of the burning crop. This agricultural practice, known as pre-harvest burning, helps remove leaves and unwanted plant material, making harvesting more efficient and preparing the sugarcane for processing. The image captures the raw power of agricultural land management, revealing the dramatic intersection of human intervention and natural cycles in the sugarcane production process.