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However, modern tractors have become heavily integrated with computer technology. "Companies feel that all the programming and technology in the tractor—they continue to own it after they sell you the machine," Shwarz explains. When a farmer needs diagnostics or repair, the only avenue provided is through authorized dealerships. For independent farmers, this means limited options: they may attempt to fix their equipment using unauthorized software or hacking, risking legal repercussions but driven by necessity.