Rural families ‘alarmed’ by lockdown exercise advice
24th April 2020
New guidelines that suggest people are allowed to drive to the countryside to exercise have caused anxiety among those in rural areas, who fear they may be put at risk by an influx of walkers.
Securitas mobile and remote security solutions could be key to tackling theft
16th April 2020
With the country facing an unprecedented health crisis, there is growing evidence to suggest farmers are being targeted by thieves.
“Every farm is unique, so its security should be too”
16th April 2020
Offering his top tips for farm security, James Doel of Active Farm Solutions, says one of the biggest challenges is that every farm is unique, so every security system must be unique too.
High-tech solutions protect farmers from crime
16th April 2020
North Yorkshire-based security firm Cubtech was launched just over a year ago after business owner Lee Turner moved to the village of Slingsby and learned from local farmers about the high level of rural crime the industry faces.
Rural crime: Practical ways to secure farm gates
16th April 2020
As many farmers will be aware, trespass is considered a civilian, not a criminal offence, over which police have no current jurisdiction. With this in mind, Solar Gate Systems stresses the importance of securing gates, which can be an invitation to criminals.
Keeping an eye on your property
16th April 2020
In these troubled times, when the UK is seeing a rise in rural crime, many farmers will be looking to update their security systems.
Unique farm gate offers rural crime protection
16th April 2020
As many farmers review their security arrangements in light of growing concerns about rural crime during the coronavirus outbreak, Alastair Gray of Turnpikes Ltd shares some top tips to keep properties safe.
Police report spike in rural crime during Covid-19 crisis
6th April 2020
Farmers are being warned to take every precaution to protect their machinery, equipment and livestock, as reports come in from around the country of thieves targeting farms during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Farmers warned of rising theft amid Covid-19 crisis
24th March 2020
As the UK battles the escalating Covid-19 outbreak, farmers are being warned to take steps to protect their machinery, livestock and equipment from thieves who are taking advantage of the pandemic.
Livestock thefts on the rise, figures show
29th January 2020
Large-scale sheep thefts are on the rise, according to new figures from NFU Mutual, which has released top tips to help farmers deter livestock thieves.
Losses from farm theft hit a seven-year high
5th August 2019
A 26% rise in claims for stolen farm vehicles, such as tractors and quad-bikes, to £7.4m last year, was behind the overall increase.
Irrigation machinery theft
20th September 2018
Farmers, landowners and groundsmen are asked to be on the lookout for field scale irrigation equipment they see being moved or stored in unusual circumstances following a major theft of
