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Young cotton seedlings emerge from rich, dark soil under the expansive Queensland sky, their delicate green leaves unfurling in neat rows across the Darling Downs agricultural landscape. The early summer planting reveals meticulously prepared earth, with fine soil particles and organic matter creating an ideal seedbed for these promising young plants. Each seedling stands with resilient potential, displaying the characteristic lobed leaves of cotton in various stages of growth, their vibrant green contrasting against the deep brown soil. The image captures the critical early growth stage, where careful crop management and optimal environmental conditions will determine the future yield of this important agricultural commodity. Subtle variations in leaf size and orientation speak to the natural diversity within a cultivated field, representing the precision and care of modern agricultural practices in Queensland's renowned farming region. The expansive background hints at the broad, flat terrain typical of the Darling Downs, a landscape renowned for its agricultural productivity and significance to Australian farming.