Digger stolen from farm in Allensmore, Herefordshire

A digger has been stolen from a farm in Herefordshire.

Stolen livestock could be for ‘illegal sale of meat on the black market’

A rural officer for West Mercia Police has said recent livestock thefts could be linked to the illegal sale of meat on the black market.

Thames Valley crime team strengthened

The NFU has welcomed Thames Valley Police’s announcement that it intends to add 10 more officers to its Rural Crime Taskforce.

High Wycombe dog attack sees several lambs bitten

Police have issued a warning after several lambs were bitten in a dog attack.

Horse trailer stolen from road between Romsey and Totton

A horse trailer has been stolen from the Romsey area.

‘He got colt feet’: shock as horse spotted on railway platform

The chance of seeing a horse on the station platform in Australia are low, transport bosses said – but never zero.

Dorset Police take part in Op Recall to prevent livestock attacks

Police officers have stepped up patrols in rural areas following the theft of two lambs and a dog attack on a flock of sheep in west Dorset.

M&S UK aims to achieve its ‘Net Zero’ goals by 2040

Marks & Spencer (M&S) UK has announced that it aims to achieve its Net Zero by 2040 goals, funded through its Plan A Accelerator Fund.

RSPCA launches ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on anniversary

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty (RSPCA) launched its ‘For Every Kind’ campaign on Thursday, April 11, that urges people to “radically rethink” their relationship with all animals.

NFU slams new Farming Recovery Fund for having 'major issues' with eligibility

The government's newly announced Farming Recovery Fund has been heavily criticised for locking too many flood-stricken farmers out from applying to it.

Future Farmers of Yorkshire organisation support the Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Future Farmers of Yorkshire recently visited the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) to present its life-saving team with a fundraising cheque.

Farming Recovery Fund opens to support flooded farmers

The government has opened the Farming Recovery Fund to support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding this winter.

Farmer shoots “out of control dog” during livestock worrying incident in Derbyshire

An “out of control” dog was shot by a farmer during a Derbyshire livestock worrying incident – as the police work to tackle the issue.

Vets saved dozens of cattle from overturned lorry on A5 near Oswestry

A team of vets have been hailed heroes after their quick actions saved the lives of dozens of cattle from an overturned lorry.

Warning to farmers to be vigilant after spate of sheep thefts

Farmers across north Worcestershire are being warned to be extra vigilant following three recent incidents of sheep theft and attempted sheep theft in the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Caravan stolen overnight from a farm near Banbury

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

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.

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.

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.

‘One in a million’ ewe delivers sextuplet lambs on Oxfordshire farm

The lambing season has brought a number of unexpected arrivals for farming brothers Tommy and Robert Morgan, from Appleton, Oxfordshire.

Dorset rural crime team recovers 2 stolen blue texel lambs

The Dorset Police rural crime team has recovered two stolen blue texel lambs in rural Bridport.

Researchers call for changes to Scottish legislation to curb dog attacks

Researchers are calling for new changes to be made to Scottish legislation to help tackle livestock worrying, including increased fines and improved guidance for the public.

Protected bird of prey shot dead in Forest of Dean

An x-ray of the dead bird showed an air rifle pellet hit its hip, breaking it and causing its death

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.

Grants towards wide range of farming equipment now available

Grants towards a wide range of useful farming equipment are available under the first round of this year's Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).

Builder guilty of destruction of three protected bat roosts and ordered to pay £111.00

The presence of the bats meant that the roof of the building could not be removed without a European Protected Species License and appropriate mitigation in place.

Northumberland fights back against fly tipping offenders

Northumberland County Council is ramping up its crackdown on fly tipping.

Trio sentenced for cruelty at Cornwall horse therapy centre

Three people have been sentenced for committing animal cruelty offences at an equine therapy centre in Cornwall.

Caravan worth £21,500 stolen from farm near Barnard Castle

A man claimed he was offered £300 to tow a stolen caravan from the North East to London, a court heard.

Sussex farmer helps secure future of British beer

A farmer has been involved in a trial of new varieties of organic hops that are resilient to climate change in the hope of securing the future of British-grown beer ingredients.