Farmers urged to guard against fertiliser theft and dangerous storage

Farmers are being urged to be on the guard against fertiliser theft and to follow safe storage ahead of the busy spring season.

With poor weather hampering efforts to deliver nutrients to crops, the Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is urging farmers to remain vigilant.

The risk of fertiliser theft is currently high, the body warns, and farmers should also follow safe handling and secure storage advice.

Nitrogen-based fertilisers are at risk of being used in criminal activities such as terrorism, posing a threat to the public if products were to fall into the wrong hands.

And anyone handling these products has a responsibility to store them securely and be vigilant against safety risks, AIC says.