Farmer's crop protector (9)

I believe the answer is:

scarecrow

(Other definitions for scarecrow that I've seen before include "pest controller" , "Bird frightener" , "6 [FRIEND OF DOROTHY]" , "Bird discourager" , "Untidy person" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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