Law firm to seek compensation for River Wye pollution

A law firm that specialises in environmental litigation is building a case against poultry giant Avara Foods

Ewe found dead after ingesting helium balloon in Yorkshire

A North Yorkshire farmer is calling for a ban from councils on helium balloons after he found one of his in-lamb ewes dead.

Over 1,000 pigs killed in major farm fire in Northern Ireland

Over 1,000 pigs have been killed in a fire at a farmyard building in Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Walsall Council takes action against fly-tipping: environmental crime scene project in full swing

Walsall Council has taken a proactive stance against environmental crime with its latest initiative targeting fly-tipping across the borough.

Police investigating hare coursing near A10 seize untaxed Land Rover

Police officers were called to reports of suspected hare coursing in a field near the A10

Concern as countryside crime doubles in north west

Crime in rural parts of Northern Ireland’s north west more than doubled last year, with police warning livestock and farm machinery are a “lucrative market” for criminals.

Van seized and man arrested after dawn burglary in Dorset

A man has been arrested and a van was seized after an early morning rural burglary in Blandford.

Police appeal after high-value theft from farm

Police are investigating a high value theft of GPS equipment from a farm in Wrexham

Gwent Police recover stolen quad bike in South Wales

Gwent Police have recovered a suspected stolen quad bike

Burnt-out car found in investigation into around 50 dead animals dumped outside Hampshire shop

The bodies of around 50 dead hares as well as a barn owl and a kestrel, were discovered outside a shop in Broughton, Hampshire on Friday.

Cumbria farm's warning as cows found 'chewing on balloons'

Farmers have issued a warning to the public with balloons threatening the lives of their cows.

Public warned as pony found stuck in cattle grid after walkers left gate open

Firefighters spent hours freeing a pony who had got stuck in a cattle grid – after walkers left a gate open on a footpath.

Lancashire's Mrs Dowsons Farm suffers one of their “toughest days” ever as fire breaks out in barn

A farm in Lancashire says they have suffered one of “toughest days in their long history” after a fire broke out in one of their barns.

Farmer fined for water pollution in Northern Ireland

A 34-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for water pollution offences.

Farmer to run three barefoot marathons in three days

A young farmer from Somerset is in training to run the equivalent of more than three marathons in three days without shoes.

GPS Dome stolen from tractor in West Dorset

A man has been arrested following the theft of a GPS Dome from a tractor.

Criminals causing 'fear and intimidation' in farming community as police collaborate to help protect agricultural machinery

Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson said the farming community is facing 'fear and intimidation' from organised criminals

Warning after thieves with sledgehammer steal horse trailer

Police have urged residents to report any sightings of a horse trailer which was stolen from a village near Cirencester last week.

Pregnant ewe put down after suspected dog attack

A farmer has appealed to people to keep their dogs on leads after a pregnant ewe had to be put down following a suspected dog attack.

Stop me! stickers given to farmers to protect machinery and vehicles against thieves

East Cambridgeshire farmers have been given Stop Me! stickers to help crack down on increasing agricultural thefts

Two arrested in Oxfordshire on suspicion of burglary

Police have arrested two people on suspicion of burglary of a non-dwelling.

Scales stolen from farm near Richmond

Police have issue an appeal for information after sheep weigh scales were stolen.

Police release image of dog owner after livestock killed on Dartmoor

The sheep-worrying incident happened at Saddle Tor and involved what was described as an Alsatian-type dog

Farmers urged to participate in this year's Open Farm Sunday

Organisers behind Open Farm Sunday are encouraging more farmers than ever to open their gates to the public to tell the story of British food production.

NFU's farming lessons reaches 220,000 pupils during British Science Week

More than 220,000 pupils are celebrating British Science Week and National Careers Week with three new live lessons bringing farming directly to the classroom.

Happy tears as owner is reunited with pony stolen eight months ago

The owner of a 16-year-old pony who was stolen last summer said it feels “unreal” to be reunited, eight months later.

Sheep killed at two Claverley farms in Shropshire

Police are appealing for information following two sheep attacks at farms in Shropshire.

Rural support charity YANA to launch new live helpline for farmers

Rural support charity YANA has announced the launch of a new live helpline with an aim to provide immediate support to farmers in need.

Police warning after rise in diesel thefts

Police have issued a warning after an increase in diesel thefts in rural Shropshire.

Foreign drug gangs target rural communities, major new report finds

National Rural Crime Network report uncovers work of prolific offenders targeting the countryside

Thousands raised in memory of popular young farmer who died aged 26

The family and friends of a young man who died of a brain tumour have so far raised over £36,000 for charity - and are set to raise much more this year.

Powys man found guilty of illegal salmon fishing after posting photos on social media

A man from Powys has been ordered to pay £984 after being found guilty of illegal fishing offences, after posting photos of his catch on social media.

Pony equipment stolen from tack room near airport

About £1,600 worth of equipment for a pony was stolen from its tack room.

FCN partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help rural communities

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help improve the supports available to those living with cancer in rural areas.

Body found as police swarm farm buildings in Trowbridge

Police have descended on farm buildings in Trowbridge after a member of the public discovered a dead body.

Pigs killed in a fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone

A fire in a Co. Tyrone farm resulted in the death of a number of pigs, despite the best efforts of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) in putting out the blaze.

Brutal catalogue of animal cruelty leads to jail for Nottinghamshire man

A man who made shocking videos of his dogs brutally killing wild foxes, badgers, deer, and pigeons has been jailed and banned from keeping dogs.

Beehives stolen from Colsterworth Honey Farm

A beekeeper has been stung by thieves who made off with eight of his hives.

Grateful farmer reunited with tractor just hours after he reported it stolen

Police have reunited a tractor with its owner just hours after the vehicle was reported stolen.

Man charged with attempting to take Goshawks in a cage trap

Wrexham Police have said a man will soon be appearing before Magistrates and has been charged via post over allegations connected to “attempting to take Goshawks in a cage trap”.