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Organic farmers in southeast Queensland are at odds with their local council over a weed-spraying program near Amamoor Creek. The council is targeting olive hymenachne, an invasive weed, along the creek banks, which serve as the primary water source for nearby cattle and crops. Despite farmers listing their properties on the councils no-spray register, the council must control the weed due to its aggressive spread. Farmers fear herbicide drift contaminating their water and losing their organic certification, which could lead to costly testing and loss of premium prices. They also worry about risks to local wildlife. Councillor Warren McEwan defends the careful spraying, but tensions remain high with reports of verbal abuse.

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