Police appeal after £10,000 quad bike stolen from Shropshire farm

Police are appealing for information after a quad bike worth £10,000 was stolen from a farm between Much Wenlock and Bridgnorth.

Bluetongue cases near 50 as farmers and vets meet to discuss situation

The number of bluetongue cases in Norfolk and Kent could soon reach 50 as farmers and vets have organised an 'urgent' meeting to discuss the situation.

Deer shot in face with crossbow bolt in a 'terrible act'

Several men with the weapon have been seen in Forest of Dean woodland

Farmer injured in post-driver accident raises awareness around safe use

A farmer who needed five hours of surgery to save his thumb after it was hit by a 200kg hammer of a fencing post driver is urging others to follow important safety guidance.

Farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals

A Gloucestershire farmer has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a ram, failing in his duty of care to five ewes and also of failing to dispose of the carcasses of at least five sheep.

Appeal after cash machine stolen in ram raid at Crowland Spar

Men wearing balaclavas believed to be behind raid on store

Police appeal as second trailer is stolen in Bradley area

Another trailer has been stolen in the Bradley area.

Three dogs shot after four separate sheep attacks in Cheshire

Police are warning the public to ensure they have control of their pets when around livestock, after three dogs were recently shot in Cheshire alone.

Woman left with broken leg after being attacked by cow while out dog walking in Yorkshire

A woman was airlifted to hospital with a broken leg after being attacked by a cow in Yorkshire on New Year’s Day.

Driver sentenced after rider seriously injured in road crash that killed her horse

A rider who was seriously injured in a road collision that killed her horse said she “would not wish what I’ve been through on anyone”.

New farming skills and learning service to launch this week

Farmers and growers will have access to a unique new learning and development this week with the launch of TIAH membership.

Flood-hit farmers and households to receive financial support

Farmers impacted by recent flooding may be eligible for up to £25,000 in government funding for damage to their land.

Hare coursing suspects detained after chase near Nunthorpe

Two men have been issued with community protection warnings following reports of hare coursing on farmland.

Six men charged after 'several horseboxes and trailers stolen'

Six men have been charged after numerous horseboxes and trailers were stolen from addresses in rural Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Appeal launched after Huntly farm theft

Police Scotland are appealing for information in relation to the theft of two quad bikes and a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck from a farm in the Huntly area.

Three men arrested for trespassing to hunt game

Three men have been arrested for trespassing to hunt game in a Buckinghamshire town.

Three suspected hare coursers arrested, dog and car seized after ending up in ditch

Three men suspected of hare coursing were arrested by Lincolnshire rural crime officers on Wednesday after driving their 4x4 into a ditch.

Farm break-in sees high-value power tools stolen

Power tools worth a four-figure sum have been stolen after a break-in at farm in the Borders, say police.

Farmer warns repeat floods threaten food production

Yorkshire arable farmer Richard Bramley fears relentless wet weather and regular flooding will lead to farmers looking at alternatives to the “risky business” of producing food.

Derry farmer and hydroelectric operator failed to maintain fish pass

A farmer and hydroelectric operator in Derry was found guilty of a fishery-related offence and received a 12-month conditional discharge at Coleraine Magistrates Court yesterday (Friday, January 5).

Farmers warned of rodenticide rule change

Users will have to be fully trained and certified in order to access key SGARs

Chichester family devastated after beloved horse stolen

A Chichester family is ‘heartbroken’ after a beloved family horse was stolen over the weekend.

Farmers to receive funding for creating footpaths and cycle paths on their land

Improvements to farming schemes this year will include additional funding for farmers and landowners who choose to create and permissive footpaths, cycle paths and bridleways on their land.

Police appeal over stolen agricultural vehicle

Police are asking people to be on the lookout for a stolen agricultural vehicle.

North York Moors launch stolen trailer appeal

North Yorkshire Police are asking for the publics help to locate a trailer stolen from a farm in Bransdale on 29 December 2023.

Police crack down on rural crime across Uttlesford and Braintree in day of action

Police carried out patrols and hundreds of speed checks during a day of action aimed at keeping rural roads across Uttlesford safe.

Midlands farmers set off on trans-Atlantic row for charity

Midlands turkey farmer Rod Adlington and arable farmer Guy Minshall have started their epic trans-Atlantic row, setting off from Lanzarote in bright sunshine on Wednesday morning

Illegal meat seized at Dover in ‘unprecedented volumes’

Vast quantities of illegally imported meat are being seized at Dover port, amid fears this could be just the “tip of the iceberg”.

Hampshire police find a stolen tractor near Romsey

Police are trying to track down thieves who stole a tractor.

Fly-tipped waste blocks rural unlit road

A fly-tipper could have caused "a serious accident" when they dumped a fridge, washing machine, oven and rubber tyres on a rural road in Cornwall

High value tools stolen from farm storage unit in Dales

Police are appealing for information after a storage unit on a farm near Kettlewell was burgled.

Rural engagement officers recover £200,000 of stolen agricultural vehicles and machinery

Rural engagement officers have recovered stolen agricultural vehicles and machinery, valued at around £200,000, from a premises in Hockley.

Persistent wet weather taking its toll on UK farmers

Farmers and landowners across the UK are being told to expect further flooding of land, with Storm Henk set to bring more heavy rain.

Farmers praised for rallying to emergency aid of those who died during River Esk incident

Residents said farmers used tractors to help recover the 4x4 from the River Esk in the North York Moors

Fly-tipping on-the-spot fines doubled in Scotland

NFU Scotland has welcomed the introduction of tougher fixed penalties for fly-tipping offences in the countryside

Foal found upside-down on rubble pile recovers to support fellow rescued youngster

The life of a pony who was found upside-down on a pile of rubble has been “transformed” – as has that of another young pony he has helped on his own road to recovery.

Two men sentenced to prison after stealing 20 pieces of farm machinery

Two men who were found with 20 pieces of stolen farm machinery have been sentenced to prison amid growing concern over thefts in rural areas.

Farming leaders look forward to a happier new year

Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay pledges to make farmers' lives easier

Rural Engagement Team seize 161 vehicles in 2023

Essex Police Rural Engagement Team (RET) seized 161 vehicles this year.

Police set to be given more powers to crack down on livestock worrying

Police are set to be given further powers to crack down on livestock worrying as part of new proposals to secure more prosecutions.