Swaffers' to plant first dryland cotton crop in seven years at Buggarra, north of Clermont

Ben Harden
Updated November 22 2021 - 9:42am, first published November 21 2021 - 3:00pm
COTTON ON: Brendon Swaffer, Bungarra, Clermont, with his loyal dog Mako, after his 4500 hectare property received 130mm of rain last week. Pictures: Ben Harden
COTTON ON: Brendon Swaffer, Bungarra, Clermont, with his loyal dog Mako, after his 4500 hectare property received 130mm of rain last week. Pictures: Ben Harden

A miraculous rainfall event across central and southern Queensland has sparked a widespread cotton plant, with some growers putting in their first crop in years.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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