Talks to help Shropshire farmers in fight to deter criminal gangs

Shropshire farmers seeing their homes and businesses targeted by thieves are looking at ways to bolster security including using the latest tech to deter ‘criminal gangs’.

National Farmers’ Union members across the county have reported a spate of machinery and equipment thefts in recent months.

They are now discussing ways to make the best use of immobilisers, tracking devices and forensic marking kits.

Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Wem NFU group secretaries Rebecca Millard and Andrew Bowker have held talks with farmers and said although there was a cost, more and more were considering improved tech to help protect their farms.