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Agricultural aerial survey of a cotton field during defoliation season in Queensland, revealing precision agricultural practices. A sleek agricultural spraying plane hovers low over a meticulously planted cotton crop, its white and teal livery contrasting against the dense green and grey-green mosaic of the mature cotton field. The aircraft, marked with identification numbers, demonstrates the critical role of aerial application in modern farming - strategically distributing defoliant chemicals to prepare the crop for mechanical harvesting. The geometric regularity of the crop rows speaks to careful planning and advanced agricultural techniques, with each row creating subtle textural variations across the landscape. Sunlight casts a sharp shadow beneath the aircraft, emphasizing the precise low-altitude flight path and highlighting the sophisticated technological approach to crop management. This image encapsulates the cutting-edge intersection of aviation, agricultural science, and large-scale farming in the Australian cotton industry, showcasing Queensland's sophisticated agricultural landscape.