As we know farm machinery is an essential piece of kit. It’s expensive that’s why it’s on the hit list of things to steel for organised gangs. All they can see is a big payday for them. Farm machinery theft is big business across the UK. If a tractor is stolen that could mean the …

ATVs, Quad Bikes and UTVS. These vehicles are one of the most popular bits of kit which are disappearing from farms in unprecedentedly large numbers. Claims of these vehicles rose to £3.1 m + in 2021, and in 2022/23, it is set to increase even more. Land Rovers and Similar Vehicles.  It goes without saying …

The first thing you need to do is call the police if you have been a victim of theft. The second thing most people do is call their insurance company.  If you need to know what to do when your vehicle is stolen, follow our simple step-by-step guide. You don’t have to follow it; it …

This is an interesting article from NUF about Sky Lanterns. Every year up to 200,000 sky lanterns are released in the UK and farmers continue to report the threat they are posing to their farm businesses. These floating flames are highly dangerous and can start wildfires, kill livestock, destroy crops and set homes and buildings …

There is no doubt about it rural crime is unfortunately here to stay. Incidents are skyrocketing according to insurance companies. This affects us all even if you have no connection to farming with the cost of rural theft estimated to be over £41.5m in the UK alone someone has to pay which is the public …

Every year we read in the papers about livestock being killed or so badly savaged that they have to be destroyed. which is sad and very, very avoidable and also an expensive loss for the farmer. If owners of dogs think before they even take the pet dog out of the front door. Going for …