Police appeal as 300 litres of diesel stolen from truck

Police have launched an appeal after 300 litres of diesel was stolen from a truck and two tractor doors were taken.

NI farmer sentenced after failing to present animals for TB testing

A Northern Irish farmer has been ordered to pay out over £1,500 after failing to present all animals for bovine TB testing.

Two foals die and trailer destroyed in hit-and-run motorway collision

A driver who caused the death of two foals when their car collided with a trailer on the M25 has been urged to “do the right thing” and own up, as police have appealed for information.

Machinery stolen in burglary at Oundle farm

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a burglary in Harley Way, Oundle.

Fatal livestock diseases on rise in Europe, farmers warned

Farmers are being reminded of the disease risks associated with importing live animals from overseas, as numerous disease continue to spread in Europe.

Farmers target supermarkets in supply chain protests

A group of farmers are leading a mass protest at supermarkets across the country to highlight the trade's unfair treatment of farmers.

Farming industry breaking barriers when it comes to mental health

This was the message that came from a discussion at future Farming Expo Scotland

Kemble woman must pay more than £1,600 for involvement in fly tipping

A woman from Kemble must pay more than £1,600 for her involvement in a fly-tipping incident which blocked a lane in Siddington.

Operation Stop that Sheep is a success again in rural Herefordshire

Officers stopped around 30 agricultural and livestock transport, trade vans and drop side lorries so partner agencies could check for valid licences and the condition of the vehicles.

Victory for Yorkshire tenant farmers as solar farm proposal rejected

North Yorkshire planning officials have refused an application for a solar farm and battery storage system on tenanted farmland following concern over a family's livelihood.

Hare coursers banned from entering East Yorkshire and fined over £1,800

Three hare coursers have been banned from East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire and ordered to pay nearly £2,000 in fines.

Police appeal after expensive equipment stolen from tractors

Thieves stole valuable equipment from tractors on a Wiltshire farm during the night.

Food crime costing UK almost £2 billion a year

FSA sets out plans to reduce food fraud amid calls for greater transparency

Waitrose Farms becomes first UK retailer to power tractors on its own biogas

Waitrose has opened a new facility to generate biogas from its cows, which is used to fuel some of the estates tractors.

Three men deny hare coursing in Co Antrim

The three appeared in court on Thursday 5th October

Four arrested on suspicion of poaching offences near Lincolnshire marina and dogs seized

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of poaching offences near a Lincolnshire marina.

Dog attack on flock of sheep

Dog attack on small flock of rare breed sheep

Game farm fined tens of thousands of pounds after shed fire seriously injured worker

A game farm near Leeds has been fined nearly £27,000 after a fire in a rearing shed resulted in serious injuries to one of its employees.

Scots farmers count the cost after major flooding

Farmers and crofters in Scotland are facing serious losses and a lengthy clean up after heavy rainfall caused flooding across parts of the country

Quad bike among items taken in burglary at farm near Bewdley

A quad bike and chainsaw were among items stolen in a burglary at a farm in Pound Green, near Bewdley.

World Mental Health Day: Government urged to increase rural support

Farming groups are urging the government to ensure the provision of rural mental health services remain high on the agenda as World Mental Health Day soon commences.

Stolen vehicles seized in rural crime crackdown by police

Police have conducted two nights of dedicated operations across the Winchester and Basingstoke districts in a concerted effort to address rural crime and ensure the safety of residents.

Two arrested following assault and theft at Dorset hunt

Two men have been arrested for alleged assault and theft at a Dorset hunt.

Calls to report rural crime anonymously grow amid rise in incidents

Crimestoppers appeals for anonymous information to help make Welsh rural communities safer

Four pet lambs stolen in Egdon near Worcester

An appeal has been made after four pet lambs were stolen from a Worcestershire village.

Several dogs seized and man arrested in animal cruelty crackdown

A man has been arrested and several dogs seized after police raided properties as part of their crackdown on rural crime.

Milngavie teenager and horse attacked in country park by English Bull Terriers

Elisa Lanzai had been out riding her horse Smithy when the two were targeted by a pack of out-of-control English Bull Terriers in Milngavie's Mugdock Country Park.

Victim of rural crime helps police convict hare coursers

A farmer run over by hare coursers on his own farm is backing the campaign to tackle the illegal blood sport.

Figures show major increase in solar panel and cabling theft

Farmers and landowners are being asked to boost security as figures show a major increase in solar panel and cabling theft.

Several animals injured in cattle truck crash on Erskine Bridge

A driver has been charged after a crash with a cattle truck caused a road to be shut for over 12 hours.

Farmers may not get their land back, despite HS2 being ditched

Land and farming organisations are demanding fair treatment for those who have already had land taken by HS2 Ltd

Owner overjoyed to be reunited with beloved family dog who was stolen in truck theft

A dog lover is rejoicing after being reunited with his much-missed terrier dog who was stolen along with his owner's truck.

New Volunteers on Horseback scheme unveiled

Leicestershire Police has a new team of volunteers on horseback who have been recruited to spot and report crime in the countryside.

Wanted vehicle seized by rural crime police in north Dorset

A vehicle has been seized in north Dorset.

Therapy Shetland Pony dies from injuries after theft attempt

A shetland pony was killed in an attempted theft in Sturminster Newton.

Hunt on to find missing dog after pick-up truck stolen from farm

A dog is missing after a pick-up truck was stolen from a Midlands farm.

Midlands farmers prepare to row the Atlantic for charity

Farmers Rod Adlington and Guy Minshull are preparing to take part in The Atlantic Dash in 2024

Special harvest thanksgiving service pays tribute to Scottish farmers

A harvest thanksgiving service has taken place at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh to raise awareness about the importance of Scottish agriculture.

Improved broadband access coming to 100,000 rural homes

The government has revealed plans to improve broadband access for about 100,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of the UK.

Metal gates stolen from Cumbrian fields and properties

A number of metal gates have been stolen from fields and rural properties in the Carlisle area.