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Farming is hard enough, but theft, animal cruelty and fly-tipping are adding to the burden on UK farmers. Impacting mental health and the very fabric of communities.
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Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police
Monday, 26 February 2024
More than 70 sheep stolen from Powys farmland, police say
More than 70 sheep have been stolen from farmland in south Powys, police have said after launching an investigation into the theft.
Lincolnshire Police
Monday, 26 February 2024
Mobile clinic helping Lincs farmers receives multi-year funding agreement
A rural group has received a three-year funding agreement to help support its mobile health hut which offers essential health checks to farmers.
West Yorkshire Police
Monday, 26 February 2024
Police appeal after injured deer taken in Bradford
Police have launched an appeal after an injured deer was taken in Bradford.
Durham Constabulary
Friday, 23 February 2024
Cruel County Durham couple killed and burned puppy as part of horrific animal abuse crimes
John Cameron Lindop and Lucy Elizabeth Melrose committed a series of sickening offences against animals, but avoided jail
Hampshire Constabulary
Friday, 23 February 2024
Flytipping near Isle of Wight's Adgestone slammed by council
The Isle of Wight Council has labelled the latest case of fly-tipping as “environmental vandalism”, after fridges and freezers were dumped in a lay-by near at Adgestone, near Brading.
National
Friday, 23 February 2024
PM announces support for farming amid industry 'crisis'
The prime minister announced a package of measures on Tuesday to help farmers - but many say more is needed to support an industry "in crisis".
National
Friday, 23 February 2024
£5,000 fines on the cards for horse welfare offences
The introduction of £5,000 penalty notices for animal welfare offences has been welcomed – but their effectiveness depends on enforcement, and they could be “open to misuse”.
National
Friday, 23 February 2024
King's charity issues £450k in funding to help rural and farming projects
The Royal Countryside Fund, founded by the King, has announced a donation of nearly £450,000 to support rural and farming initiatives across the UK.
West Yorkshire Police
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Police wildlife and rural crime team appeal for last two weeks
A police team has published details of the crimes in the Bradford district it is appealing for help with over the past two weeks and it includes theft of horse equipment, quad-bikes, and a dumper.
Norfolk Constabulary
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Breckland Council mobile surveillance project to tackle rural crime approved
A Norfolk council is introducing new surveillance cameras in remote areas of the county with “immediate effect” in an effort to tackle rural crime.
Staffordshire Police
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Flood-affected farmer writes off £15k of crops
A farmer from Staffordshire has said he has written off about £15,000 worth of crops as a result of recent wet weather.
Wiltshire Police
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Wiltshire Council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Wiltshire Council has become the latest local authority to vote in support of a rural campaign that seeks to proactively back local farmers of all sectors.
Wales - North Wales Police
Thursday, 22 February 2024
Livestock attack leaves pregnant sheep dead in Flintshire
In a distressing incident in Flintshire, a pregnant sheep was killed, and three others were injured in a livestock attack believed to have been carried out by a dog.
North Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Hutton Buscel family left devastated as pet sheep are stolen from farm
A teenager has been left "absolutely devastated" after some of his family's sheep - including the boy's own show sheep - were stolen in North Yorkshire.
National
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
UK govt doubles investment into farming productivity schemes
The UK government has announced a range of new measures aimed at boosting the productivity and resilience of the farming sector. The announcement came on Tuesday, February 20.
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Helping to stop rural crime and improve quality of life
Farming is hard enough, but theft, animal cruelty and fly-tipping are adding to the burden on UK farmers. Impacting mental health and the very fabric of communities
