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South Yorkshire Police said lambs left in the field have now been left without a mother

Farms in Lincolnshire, Essex, Newport, North Yorkshire and Thames Valley have been targeted

A new report has found rural criminals are often ‘prolific’ offenders rather than opportunists

The Agricultural Industries Confederation has urged farmers to be vigilant against the risks of fertiliser theft by providing the following safety tips

Large scale criminals are targeting farm produce during a cost-of-living crisis

NFU Mutual said indications from this year's claims data suggested the cost of Defender theft was set to increase again in 2023

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months

The National Rural Crime Unit said: "These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward

Organised criminals are travelling the length and breadth of the UK for highly-valued and easily portable GPS kits, raiding farms most recently in Scotland, North West and North East England

Farmers are being urged to fortify their farmyards to deter thieves from draining their fuel tanks after diesel thefts more than doubled over the last 12 months.