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world's farmers
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The world's most powerful electric tractor has been presented in Schnaitsee, Bavaria, offering a glimpse into the future of farming machinery. Reports describe the 'Bulldog of tomorrow', highlighting how electric drive technology is reaching even heavy agricultural equipment. The showcase is drawing attention in Germany as farmers and manufacturers weigh the shift away from diesel tractors.
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Authorities are working to combat an outbreak of New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae infest the wounds of warm-blooded animals, posing a serious threat to livestock and wildlife. Details on the affected regions and control measures remain limited, but the outbreak is drawing attention due to the parasite's potential to spread rapidly and cause significant economic damage to agriculture.