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.
Fines increased for littering and fly tipping in crackdown on waste crime
13th July 2023
On-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping are set to rise as the government moves to clamp down on anti-social behaviour that harms nature and communities, environment minister Rebecca Pow announced last week.
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.
Nearly a fifth of waste in England falls into criminal hands, survey finds
6th July 2023
A survey conducted by the Environment Agency has revealed that 18% of all waste produced in England may be illegally handled, with farmers reporting financial cost and visual blight as the main detrimental impacts of waste crime.
Conference held to tackle urgent need for combatting rural crime
6th June 2023
Yesterday’s first-ever National Rural Crime Unit Conference saw the NFU, NFU Mutual and representatives from 40 police forces come together to discuss ways to protect farmers’ livelihoods amid a surge in machinery and equipment thefts, livestock rustling and industrial fly-tipping that continues to threaten rural businesses.
Suffolk police issues warning following recent GPS thefts
6th April 2023
Farmers in Suffolk are being urged to maintain vigilance following a string of GPS farm equipment thefts in Eye, Bedingfield and Friston within the last week.
Sheep worrying by dogs is “spiralling out of control”, survey shows
28th March 2023
An annual survey by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has sparked concerns that farmers may be permanently forced to live with the devastating consequences of dog attacks, as sheep worrying “continues to be swept under the carpet”.
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.
A first for the nation as two poachers banned from owning dogs
24th February 2023
Two men have been banned from owning or keeping dogs for three years under new legislative powers designed to target poachers.
Warning to growers after raid of Norfolk ag-chem store
20th February 2023
The “well-organised” break-in at a secure distributer store saw a large quantity of herbicides stolen.
Farmers urged to take part in waste crime survey
7th February 2023
The Environment Agency is seeking views from farmers and landowners to help tackle waste crime in England.
