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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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Fly-tipping 'tidal wave' as councils struggle to prosecute perpetrators

Gloucestershire Constabulary

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Fly-tipping 'tidal wave' as councils struggle to prosecute perpetrators

A dairy farmer from South Gloucestershire has described the rise in fly-tipping as 'a tidal wave' as local authorities struggle to prosecute those responsible.

Police forces team up and use stinger to stop vehicle towing stolen trailer

Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Police forces team up and use stinger to stop vehicle towing stolen trailer

Police used a stinger to burst the tyres on a vehicle towing a stolen trailer.

Somerset farmer fined nearly £5k for polluting Fivehead river

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Somerset farmer fined nearly £5k for polluting Fivehead river

A Somerset farmer has been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling nearly £5,000 after silage effluent polluted the Fivehead river close to his farm.

Three lambs killed and pregnant ewe euthanised after dog attack

Police Scotland

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Three lambs killed and pregnant ewe euthanised after dog attack

Three lambs have been killed and a pregnant ewe had to be euthanised following a loose dog attack in Stirling.

Bedfordshire farmer reveals the new technique rural thieves are using to detect GPS trackers

National

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Bedfordshire farmer reveals the new technique rural thieves are using to detect GPS trackers

A farmer whose business was hit by thieves 10 times in a year has revealed the new ways in which gangs are attempting to outfox security measures such as GPS trackers.

Dog owners offered sheep safety course by farmer

Kent Police

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Dog owners offered sheep safety course by farmer

A sheep farmer is offering safety courses to dog owners as he prepares to release young livestock into his fields.

Tribute paid to Carmarthenshire farmer killed in road traffic incident

Wales - Dyfed-Powys Police

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Tribute paid to Carmarthenshire farmer killed in road traffic incident

The family of a man killed in a crash during the Easter bank holiday have paid tribute to him.

Arson attack causes £100,000 worth of damage to Somerset farm

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Arson attack causes £100,000 worth of damage to Somerset farm

A deliberate barn fire has caused £100,000 worth of damage in Wiveliscombe, Somerset

Three horses rescued in Flintshire by rural crime team following concerns for welfare

Wales - North Wales Police

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

Three horses rescued in Flintshire by rural crime team following concerns for welfare

In a coordinated effort to protect the welfare of three horses, North Wales Rural Crime Team conducted a rescue operation in Flintshire

Caravan stolen overnight from a farm near Banbury

Northamptonshire Police

Friday, 5 April 2024

Caravan stolen overnight from a farm near Banbury

A caravan was stolen overnight from a farm near Banbury on Wednesday April 3.

Northumberland farmer champions 'plant your pants' education campaign

National

Friday, 5 April 2024

Northumberland farmer champions 'plant your pants' education campaign

A Northumberland farmer is backing an education charity’s campaign to improve children’s knowledge of where their food comes from.

Man charged with aiding and abetting 'inhumane slaughter' of pregnant Lleyn ewe in Scunthorpe

Humberside Police

Friday, 5 April 2024

Man charged with aiding and abetting 'inhumane slaughter' of pregnant Lleyn ewe in Scunthorpe

Humberside Police Rural Task Force said the remains of the Lleyn ewe, along with her unborn lambs, had been found in an alleyway

Horticulture firm fined after lorry driver suffers life changing injuries

Essex Police

Friday, 5 April 2024

Horticulture firm fined after lorry driver suffers life changing injuries

A horticulture company has been fined £3,000 after a lorry driver suffered third degree burns on his body while making a delivery to a site in Essex.

Trailer stolen five years ago located by police

Thames Valley Police

Friday, 5 April 2024

Trailer stolen five years ago located by police

A trailer that was reported to have been stolen five years ago has been found by police.

NFU assembles team to tackle London Marathon for Farm Africa

National

Thursday, 4 April 2024

NFU assembles team to tackle London Marathon for Farm Africa

The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has assembled a team of representatives to participate in the London Marathon for the Farm Africa charity.

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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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