England

Farm theft

Police say it happened on Sunday, November 17

More than £100k worth of equipment stolen from farm

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Officers from Cleveland Police and Northumbria Police took part in Operation Checkpoint over the weekend, which saw patrols at farms, on rural roads and in rivers and other watercourses across the Cleveland Police area

Rural Crime Blitz

Police undertake rural crime operation as three cars flee officers during patrols

John and Liz Peile and their family host next year's NSA North Sheep

John and Liz Peile and their family host next year's NSA North Sheep

NSA North Sheep 2025

Trade stand applications open for NSA North Sheep 2025

West Yorkshire police arrested a man suspected of food fraud after the emergency slaughter of cattle.

West Yorkshire police arrested a man suspected of food fraud after the emergency slaughter of cattle.

Farm Crime Probe

Man arrested following investigation into food fraud plot in Yorkshire

Thames Valley Police arrested a man believed to have been involved in a shocking incident in Wiltshire

Thames Valley Police arrested a man believed to have been involved in a shocking incident in Wiltshire

Man arrested after 'vehicles rammed and shot at' on farm

JAILED: Augustin-Paul Ciceu

JAILED: Augustin-Paul Ciceu

Fraudster jailed after £130k transatlantic tractor scam

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

A sign in a field by the M40 near Warwick, protesting the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget

North Yorkshire rally planned on day of protest by farmers

File photo dated 03/09/22 of a shopper walking through the aisle of a supermarket. Concerns that some groups of people are being

File photo dated 03/09/22 of a shopper walking through the aisle of a supermarket. Concerns that some groups of people are being

Farmers' Betrayal

Farmers ‘betrayed’ over inheritance tax but should not withhold food says NFU chief

Luke Breedon, Nuffield Farming scholar

Luke Breedon, Nuffield Farming scholar

Biochar Benefits

Nuffield Farming report explores the benefits of biochar

Large landowners should be required to report on their action for nature, conservationists say (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Large landowners should be required to report on their action for nature, conservationists say (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Land for Nature?

Campaigners call for ‘Domesday’ survey of nature efforts by large landowners

Chloe the cow became stuck at the bottom of cliffs on Kynance at the weekend

Chloe the cow became stuck at the bottom of cliffs on Kynance at the weekend

Cliffside Rescue

Mooving on up: Stranded cow winched up cliff in dramatic rescue

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

The Bog Hall habitat bank project area Picture: CHARLOTTE GRAHAM

Rewilding Begins

30-year restoration and rewilding project announced for North Yorkshire estate

Heartfelt tributes

Tributes paid to woman killed by cow after New Forest walk

The horse was successfully rescued using technical rescue equipment. File photo for illustrative purposes.

The horse was successfully rescued using technical rescue equipment. File photo for illustrative purposes.

Fire crew saves horse trapped in deep water-filled ditch

The farm shop on Gargrave Road

The farm shop on Gargrave Road

Farm Shop Revival

Farm shop will reopen next spring says James Robertshaw

Richard Rankin Chief Executive Officer H & H Group

Richard Rankin Chief Executive Officer H & H Group

£250M milestone

Carlisle H&H Group report 'dip' in profits after two record years

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner speaks at the Northern Farming Conference at Hexham Auction Mart

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner speaks at the Northern Farming Conference at Hexham Auction Mart

Inheritance tax changes dominate opening of Northern Farming Conference

Farmers protest outside the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham in Northumberland against the government's proposals to reform inheritance tax (IHT) rules

Farmers protest outside the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham in Northumberland against the government's proposals to reform inheritance tax (IHT) rules

Budget backlash

Farmers ‘worried about getting to next harvest’ stage protest over Budget plans

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire (file image)

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire (file image)

Bird flu outbreak

Bird flu confirmed on commercial poultry farm in East Yorkshire

Fire at Margrove Park on November 1 that caused the loss of livestock, tractor and lots of farm equipment

Fire at Margrove Park on November 1 that caused the loss of livestock, tractor and lots of farm equipment

Help rebuild hope

Appeal to raise funds for farm devastated by fire far exceeds target

Police have issued CCTV images in connection with a theft from Mainsgill farm shop in North Yorkshire

Police have issued CCTV images in connection with a theft from Mainsgill farm shop in North Yorkshire

Suspects Wanted

Hundreds of pounds of stock stolen from farm shop

Environment minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons that family farms will be protected

Environment minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons that family farms will be protected

Tax Must Change

MPs urge Government to reverse ‘devastating’ inheritance tax on farmers

Police from five forces team up to tackle rural crime across south west England Ref:RH090921077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Police from five forces team up to tackle rural crime across south west England Ref:RH090921077 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Rural crime alert

Police forces in south west England unite to combat rising rural crime

Uncooked nemo potatoes.

Uncooked nemo potatoes.

Find Nemo Today!

Grower scales up production of ‘Finding Nemo’ potato after Tesco trial success

Un-baa-lievable: Sheep on the run rounded up by shocked County Durham residents

Un-baa-lievable: Sheep on the run rounded up by shocked County Durham residents

Sheep on the loose

Un-baa-lievable: Sheep on the run rounded up by shocked residents

A fire at Margrove Park in Guisborough has left the owner devastated after it takes the life of a substantial number of livestock and farm equipment

A fire at Margrove Park in Guisborough has left the owner devastated after it takes the life of a substantial number of livestock and farm equipment

Heartbreaking Loss

Farmer left 'devastated' after fire kills its livestock

A man has been arrested in connection with nine offences, including a suspected theft in Wensleydale, after police tracked his car down the A1(M) in Durham

A man has been arrested in connection with nine offences, including a suspected theft in Wensleydale, after police tracked his car down the A1(M) in Durham

Tractor theft halted

Man suspected of stealing tractor and trailer stopped by police

Oliver Watson had to save his sheep from drowning during a flash flood

Oliver Watson had to save his sheep from drowning during a flash flood

Dramatic video shows heroic teenage farmer saving 30 sheep from drowning during flood

A Massey-Ferguson 135 pictured at last year's show

A Massey-Ferguson 135 pictured at last year's show

Classic tractors await

Organisers rev up for annual show of vintage and classic tractors

Tom Calver of Westcombe Dairy in Westcombe Somerset. He is the director and his company produced some of the cheese which was stolen from Neal's Yard Dairy.

Tom Calver of Westcombe Dairy in Westcombe Somerset. He is the director and his company produced some of the cheese which was stolen from Neal's Yard Dairy.

Cheddar Cheese Theft

Man arrested in connection with theft of 22 tonnes of Cheddar cheese

A sunset over farmland, as farmers warn of the impact of inheritance tax changes

A sunset over farmland, as farmers warn of the impact of inheritance tax changes

Tax Reversal Now

Government urged to do right thing and reverse ‘family farm tax’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speak with members of staff whilst visiting University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, after Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speak with members of staff whilst visiting University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, after Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday

Farmers will have to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds, Tories claim

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Combine harvesting, stock image.

Nature’s Funding Crisis

Warning of ‘monumental gap’ between farming budget and what is needed for nature

Roger Egglestone said this was the fifth dog attack on his farm

Roger Egglestone said this was the fifth dog attack on his farm

Warning to pet owners after 20 sheep killed in dog attack on farm

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Just seven per cent of England is currently protected for nature, the Government has said, as it set out rules to help meet a global goal to protect 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Protecting Nature

Just 7% of England’s land protected for nature, Government assessment shows

An image from the talk

An image from the talk

Curlew Comeback

Farmers onboard to support Curlew recovery in the Lakes

The Sustainable Farming Incentive supports actions to improve nature on farmland

The Sustainable Farming Incentive supports actions to improve nature on farmland

Dates announced for agricultural transition roadshows in North England

The John Deere tractor

The John Deere tractor

John Deere tractor thieves strike at farm

PFCC David Allen stands alongside officers

PFCC David Allen stands alongside officers

Tackling Rural Crime

Police, fire, and crime commissioner listens to farmers concerns around theft

Growing Rich with Nature - Picture: Matt Denham

Growing Rich with Nature - Picture: Matt Denham

Farmer Film Debut

Film charts journey from conventional dairy farm to regenerative beef business

Insufficient funding could destabilise farms, jeopardising sustainable food production and nature improvements.

Insufficient funding could destabilise farms, jeopardising sustainable food production and nature improvements.

Rural Jobs at Risk

Survey reveals food production and nature at risk in budget plea

Kevin Parker has issued a warning after being charged by a cow

Kevin Parker has issued a warning after being charged by a cow

“I am very fortunate the cow didn’t jump a second time”

Slurry running off Huntham Farm into a lane.

Slurry running off Huntham Farm into a lane.

£20k Pollution Fine

Farmer fined more than £20,000 after heavy rain led to slurry running off fields

The offender has been sent to prison

The offender has been sent to prison

Caught in 2 hours

Man arrested and sent to prison as police recover stolen quad

Horse with fireworks in background, stock image.

Horse with fireworks in background, stock image.

Fireworks & Livestock

Here's how to look after livestock during bonfire night

Sam Holt, head of estates and farm agency for Strutt & Parker

Sam Holt, head of estates and farm agency for Strutt & Parker

Record Land Prices

Value of farmland remains close to record levels, analysis shows

Police said the stolen quad bikes included Can-Am Outlanders, Yamaha Kodiaks and a Honda TRX

Police said the stolen quad bikes included Can-Am Outlanders, Yamaha Kodiaks and a Honda TRX

Quad bikes worth £80,000 stolen from business in North Yorkshire town

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Conservative MPs have urged the Government not to cut the budget for nature-friendly farming

Farmers at Risk

Cutting nature-friendly farming budget would be act of self harm, say Tory MPs

The depot in Wigton

The depot in Wigton

Closure After 96 Years

Cumbria business announces closure with 'heavy heart' after 96 years

This quad bike was seized by officers

This quad bike was seized by officers

Farmers warned of spike in quad bike thefts

Charollais rams running with North Country Mules Picture: Tim Scrivener

Charollais rams running with North Country Mules Picture: Tim Scrivener

Sheep farmers urged to get body condition score right ahead of tupping time

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Upland livestock farming and Commoning in the Lake District Picture: Rachel Marston

Funding at Risk

Landscape charity warns Defra against cuts to agriculture budget

Farmers' Market cancelled over safety concerns as storm to batter North East

Farmers' Market cancelled over safety concerns as storm to batter North East

Event Cancelled

Farmers' Market cancelled over safety concerns as storm to batter North East

Jay Cartmell tragically died after the shooting incident

Jay Cartmell tragically died after the shooting incident

Tragic Inquest Halted

Inquest: Eight-year-old boy died in rabbit shooting incident on farm