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Urgent action needed as rural crime still worries farmers despite decline
18th June 2025
The NFU has called for stronger, long-term action to tackle rural crime. While the overall cost of rural crime has shown signs of a welcome reduction, new figures highlight worrying rises in the theft of high-value farm vehicles, fuel and livestock.
DEFRA criticised for sharp fall in delinked payments
17th June 2025
British farming leaders have expressed their concerns following DEFRA’s announcement on steep cuts to delinked payments for 2026/27.
Rural crime cost countryside £44.1m in 2024
16th June 2025
The new report published by NFU Mutual has revealed that the cost of rural crime across the UK fell by 16.5% last year, however, organised and serious crime still cost the countryside an estimated £44.1m in 2024.
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