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Emerald green cotton rows stretch across the fertile landscape under a dramatic sky of brooding blue-grey clouds. An agricultural worker stands amid the precise lines of the irrigation system, operating lateral sprinklers that send precise arcs of water cascading between the young cotton plants. Late afternoon light breaks through the cloud cover, creating a luminous horizon that hints at the immense scale of modern agricultural production in Queensland's rich agricultural heartland. The irrigation system's blue poles stand like sentinels, methodically delivering water to nurture the delicate cotton crop with mathematical precision. Water flows in controlled channels between the rows, transforming the dark earth into a reflective surface that mirrors the turbulent sky above. This image captures the intricate dance of technology, human skill, and natural elements that define contemporary cotton farming - a testament to the sophisticated agricultural practices that sustain Australia's critical agricultural sectors.