Author Posts: Daniel Hodge
DEC 2025
Claas unveils new Axion 9
13th November 2025
At an exclusive press event at its UK head office in Saxham at the end of October, Claas unveiled the latest generation of Axion 9 tractors ahead of the official launch at Agritechnica. Daniel Hodge reports.
Can-Am’s first ever Outlander Electric ATV
22nd October 2025
Can-Am unveiled its 2026 off-road line-up including the first-ever Outlander Electric. Daniel Hodge reports.
NOV 2025
JCB marks 80 years with tractor and telehandler launches
16th October 2025
JCB welcomed dealers and press to its Rocester headquarters this autumn for what is shaping up to be a significant anniversary year. Daniel Hodge reports.
What do tractors of the future look like?
14th October 2025
As agriculture embraces high-tech solutions, leading manufacturers are unveiling tractors that push the boundaries of autonomy, electrification, and sustainability.
Farmers speak up about mental health
10th October 2025
Today is World Mental Health Day, and mental health is rightly a growing topic of discussion in the farming community.
OCT 2025
Horsch unveils 2026 line-up
8th October 2025
Farmers Guide’s Daniel Hodge reports from Horsch’s Ronneburg site in late August, where the company updated journalists on its latest innovations and future plans.
SEP 2025
Case IH AF10: One rotor, zero nonsense
21st August 2025
The latest in Case IH’s Axial-Flow combine lineup was put to the test at a working demonstration hosted by Ernest Doe Power at D C West Farms, near Diss, Norfolk. Daniel Hodge attended.
John Deere’s X9 combine: Boosted by HarvestLab
20th August 2025
In addition to seeing the 9RX 830 during a visit to Staythorpe Farming, Daniel Hodge got the chance to see John Deere’s X9 combine harvester in action.
John Deere 9RX: Record-breaking power in the biggest tractor
18th August 2025
Daniel Hodge attended a demo of John Deere’s impressive 9RX tractor in late July, experiencing it up close in the field at Staythorpe Farming in Newark.
Securing water for British agriculture: Challenges and strategies in 2025
11th July 2025
This year, the UK has experienced its driest spring since 1959, and with projections suggesting extreme drought could become a frequent occurrence, thinking about British water security is essential.
The new 600 Vario versus the 700 Gen6 Vario
20th May 2025
Fendt has set out to redefine what a mid-range tractor can do with the 600 Vario series. Daniel Hodge got a first-hand look at a UK press event.
MAY 2025
Testing Can-Am’s latest ATVs and SSVs
23rd April 2025
Can-Am recently hosted a press event in France, showcasing its latest ATVs and SSVs. Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge took them out for a test drive.
