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New animation provides free security tips for farmers
8th January 2024
Cyber security experts at Lancaster University have produced a dynamic and informative cybersecurity animation specifically designed to provide farmers with free essential knowledge about keeping their farms secure in a digital world.
Dozens of stolen GPS units recovered as thieves jailed
30th November 2023
A pair of “calculated criminals” has been jailed after stealing more than £200,000 worth of farming equipment from across Yorkshire.
“Timely” introduction of legislation to tackle quad bike thefts
1st November 2023
A leading rural insurance company has welcomed the “timely” introduction of new legislation aimed at preventing the theft of all terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Farm shops urged to be vigilant amid crime surge
31st October 2023
With over eight out of 10 retailers experiencing crime in the past six months, farm shops are being offered security advice.
Take steps now to help prevent rural theft during darker nights
23rd October 2023
Farmers are being urged to ramp up security measures to avoid becoming victims of rural theft after the clocks go back on Sunday 29th October, as criminals use the cover of darkness to steal from the countryside.
National Rural Crime Action Week calls for greater security
20th September 2023
As rural crime continues its unrelenting spread across the UK, the NFU is calling for greater protection for farmers and landowners as National Rural Crime Action Week gets underway.
Spate of tractor thefts hits Midlands
9th September 2023
Farmers in the Midlands are being advised by the police to increase vehicle security following a spate of 20 high-value tractors and telehandler thefts in Staffordshire and Shropshire over the last month. Police suspect a highly-organised criminal gang is responsible for the thefts.
50 gilt pigs stolen from a paddock in Suffolk
9th August 2023
Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between 3pm on 4th August and 10am on 8th August.
Report highlights steep rise in the cost of rural crime
2nd August 2023
The latest NFU Mutual Rural Crime Report reveals an alarming increase in criminal activity across the British countryside, with the total cost of rural crime adding up to an estimated £49.5m, a steep rise of 22% from the previous year.
Call for vigilance as GPS crimewave hits Northern Ireland
14th July 2023
Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to increase security in their farmyards and fields as harvest approaches due to a recent upsurge in global positioning systems (GPS) thefts reported by authorities.
Ex-SAS adviser to tackle rural crime and farm security
9th July 2023
An ex-SAS military adviser and his daughter have has launched a new business specialising in improving farm security and preventing rural crime.
Farmers urged to increase security amid sharp rise in quad thefts
21st March 2023
NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.
