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150 years ago, a mishap in an SA paddock revolutionised farming
150 years ago, Richard Smith, a blacksmith and farmer, successfully improved the stump-jump plough by developing a simple prototype that could till soil without damaging the inflexible ploughs on the market. This invention revolutionized Australian agriculture, marking a significant shift in farming practices.
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Published 09 Nov 2026, 05:46 UTC · Updated 09 Nov 2026, 06:03 UTC
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