Farm equipment stolen after being advertised for sale on a selling site

Police are appealing for information after equipment was stolen from a farm in the Ashburton and Chudleigh area.

Business support for farmers in four counties opens

Livestock farmers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Berkshire are now able to apply for business resilience support

Fly tipped rubbish removed from two East Herts farms for free

Rubbish was removed from two East Herts farms for free after fly-tippers targeted the land.

Rural Crime Advisors receive Neighbourhood Policing Award

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Rural Crime Advisors have been recognised by Warwickshire Police for their ongoing contribution to reducing rural crime by receiving a Neighbourhood Policing Award.

Stolen quad bike is recovered at Cullingworth

A stolen quad bike has been recovered at Cullingworth.

Essex Police recovers gate stolen from farm in Maldon

Police have reunited a hefty wooden gate with its owner after it was stolen from a farm.

Thieves target farm in rural south Shropshire, stealing quad bike

Thieves stole a quad bike and cut a roller shutter door when they targeted a farm in south Shropshire

Three men due in court for theft of pickup, quad bikes and tools from Lancaster farm

A pickup, two quad bikes and tools were stolen from a farm in the Lancaster area.

More than one horse still dies on British roads every week

An average of more than one horse a week was killed on Britain’s roads last year, and three riders lost their lives, as many drivers are “still unaware of the advice in the Highway Code”.

Online-support group for farming's 'accidental counsellors'

It is targeted support for accountants, land agents, vets, or feed suppliers, who often find themselves providing more than just professional expertise to farmers, but find it difficult to know how to offer them the best help

Farm productivity grants launch and cover up to 50% of costs

Farm businesses wishing to invest in solar panels, robotics or automated equipment on-farm can now apply for grant funding through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity scheme.

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

The aim of the project is to identify issues that rural communities are currently facing - such as anti-social behaviour, burglary, theft of machinery or wildlife crime - and work together to try and resolve them.

Watchdog takes action over Animal Aid's pheasant shooting ad

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has taken action over a misleading Animal Aid ad which made the claim that pheasant shooting is subsidised by 'taxpayer money'.

Rural crime team seize van that has been untaxed for two and a half years

Police have seized a van from a driver who hadn't paid road tax for two-and-a-half years.

Powys farmers are honoured for their work

A host of farmers from Powys have been honoured at the Lantra Cymru Awards.

Dorset firefighters issue warning over barn fire caused by candle

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire had caused damage to a barn including a workshop and three vehicles

Big Farming Tea-Break campaign launches in February

A nationwide mental health campaign is due to launch at livestock markets, agricultural colleges, and Young Farmers’ clubs in February to promote respect and mental wellbeing in farming.

Yorkshire pig farmer on battle with Parkinson's and his painstaking fundraising challenge

Richard Longthorp said boxing has helped mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Fire crews rescue two cows from 15ft slurry pit

Firefighters have rescued two cows after they fell into a slurry pit on a farm in Dorset.

Fifty lambs stolen from a field in Derry, while a significant number of sheep taken from Antrim farm

The thefts are the latest of several incidents in the past two months where sheep or lambs were stolen

Two dogs seized after livestock killed in Braybrooke

Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets on a lead and under control when walking near livestock to prevent animals being injured or killed.

Rural communities raise over £17,000 for Wales Air Ambulance

Over £17,500 has been raised following a series of farmhouse breakfast events held in Wales to promote the importance of good mental health and local food production.

Farmers hand over cheque to charity following festive tractor run

A group of farmers have handed over a cheque to Hope House Children's Hospices following a series of charity tractor runs.

'Every day someone is hit': Shropshire farmers fighting 'unprecedented' levels of rural crime

Shropshire is seeing 'unprecedented levels' of rural crime with farmers admitting 'nothing is safe anymore'.

Police appeal as couple search for missing spaniel after five dogs and van stolen

A couple are searching for their missing spaniel after she was stolen along with their van and four other dogs.

Dog stolen from Newark found 200 miles away after appeal

A stolen dog has been found 200 miles away from his home in Nottinghamshire.

Police and farmers’ union launch joint initiative across rural Hertfordshire

A new initiative has been launched across Hertfordshire to help provide additional support to rural communities.

Cattle trailer stolen from farmyard in Co. Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is currently investigating the reported theft of a cattle trailer from a farmyard in Co. Tyrone.

Vintage steam engine stolen from Wiltshire farm

A vintage steam engine and truck have been stolen from a farm in Wiltshire.

Second teenager arrested after car mowed 14 sheep down

A second teenager has been arrested by Surrey Police after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field.

West Mercia Police officers in joint operation to fight rural crime

Police in the Bridgnorth area joined up with officers from other forces in a joint operation to clamp down on rural crime.

Scottish farmers and crofters stage further protests to protect 'our way of life'

'Enough is Enough' say agricultural workers and rural community who take to the streets in wake of Storm Isha

Police track thieves with stolen caravan from Shropshire to Walsall and find other stolen vehicles at site

A joint operation between three forces and motorway police recovered a stolen caravan in Walsall which had been taken from an address in Shropshire and driven across two counties and on a motorway.

Rural police teams receive funding boost

Officers tackling crime in rural areas across Lancashire have received £8,500 in funding to deter thieves.

Investigation underway after five horses are killed in a fire in East Boldon

An investigation has been launched after five horses were killed in a fire.

Gwent police search for thief of Torfaen farm Gator vehicle

Gwent police's special unit is looking into the theft of a gator vehicle in Pontypool, Torfaen.

Farmers aim to raise £3m to save Long Compton Abattoir

A group of local farmers have come together with the aim of raising in excess of £3 million to save Long Compton Abattoir from closure.

Boy aged 15 arrested after 14 lambs killed in Surrey

Surrey Police said the incident had caused considerable distress to the owner of the farm and the wider community

National award for Derbyshire Rural Crime Team

Derbyshire Rural Crime Team have been recognised as the most proactive team in the country in preventing farm machinery and plant theft.

Officers in the fight against rural crime

As part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, officers from South Yorkshire Police have been engaging with the communities who live in the rural areas of South Yorkshire as part of an operation to tackle rural crime.