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The Coggan family will roll up their sleeves at 10am (AEST) Wednesday, aiming to plant through the night in an attempt to write themselves into the Guinness Book of World Records.Their crack team of four planters hopes to sow 600 hectares of wheat in 24 hours on the family property at Meandarra, in the state's south.
Even if they don't break the record, the Coggans stand to make a tidy profit down the track - wheat prices are high, partly due to global food shortages.
Many Queensland grain growers are still battling drought, but the Coggans got lucky with decent rains in May and June.
Family patriarch Phillip Coggan understands that the current wheat planting world record stands at 571.9 hectare.
But whatever happens, the Coggan's record attempt will raise cash for the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, which funds medical research.
Mr Coggan's father John received a heart transplant two years ago.
The world record bid will take place under strict conditions. Seeds must be planted at 120 per square metre, scientists will monitor the event, and a GPS will be used to ensure accuracy.
Lobby group Agforce Grains will be the chief scrutineer, as required under the Guinness World Records.
