What to do if you are a victim of livestock worrying Livestock worrying occurs when dogs attack or chase livestock on agricultural land. Read our advice on what to do if you've been affected by livestock worrying.

Livestock worrying advice and support #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/livesto...

NFU welcomes livestock worrying law coming into force Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.

Culmination of lots of NFU work on livestock worrying #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/private...

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New livestock worrying powers come into force today #ruralcrime

Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing #ruralcrime www.farminguk.com/news/two-men...

NFU Mutual livestock worrying figures rise by 10% New figures from NFU Mutual have revealed that farm animals worth an estimated £1.95 million were severely injured or killed by dogs in 2025, up 10% from the previous year. The NFU has been campaignin...

UK cost of livestock worrying rises to almost £2m #ruralcrime #NFU www.nfuonline.com/news/nfu-mut...

Two men fined after being caught with dogs and coursing equipment in East Yorkshire Two men have been convicted of being equipped to search for brown hares with dogs after being found with dogs and equipment near Goole.

Hare coursers convicted Humberside #ruralcrime www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2585631...

Forensic vet and police work to convict violent offenders Dr Sean Taylor is a forensic veterinarian who works with Lincolnshire Police to convict criminals.

'People who hurt animals can go on to hurt people' #ruralcrime www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down Three men have been sentenced over a hare coursing incident in Lincolnshire...

Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down #ruralcrime www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...

‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise

‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act

Changing the law takes a while #ruralcrime #dogs #livestock #NFU www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.

Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals #ruralcrime www.gov.uk/government/n...

NFU welcomes livestock worrying bill set to pass into law Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.

Livestock worrying Bill set to unlock greater policing powers #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

Rural Task Force tackling wildlife crime Officers from the team have been stopping vehicles suspected to be linked to hare coursing and poaching.

2 Men sentenced for Hare Coursing #ruralcrime www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...

NFU welcomes three-year strategy for rural crime The NFU has welcomed the Home Office's new three-year rural crime strategy which aims to target the growing threat posed by organised crime groups. Read our response and find out how NFU lobbying brou...

NFU welcomes crackdown on rural organised crime
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NFU calls for national rural crime focus as police and crime commissioners scrapped The NFU is calling on the government to ensure rural crime is given a clear national priority, following the Home Office’s announcement that police and crime commissioner positions will be abolished o...

NFU calls for national rural crime focus as PCCs scrapped www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-... #ruralcrime

Which one is more English?

Organised crime making millions from illegal waste dumping in UK, says committee Peers say ‘woeful’ record on prosecutions has led to a ‘low-risk, high-reward’ criminal culture

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Two men sentenced for hare coursing in Spalding Scott Pritchard and William Johnson travelled to Lincolnshire to kill hares, police say.

Two men sentenced for hare coursing #ruralcrime #harecoursing Lincolnshire www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Wedding Present - Live in 2025 The Wedding Present’s 40th Anniversary tour reached the Bristol O2 Academy.

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‘People just lie’: How Riverford’s Guy Singh-Watson became the most brutally honest farmer in Britain The organic veg pioneer talks to the Guardian about being unemployable, his unconventional father and his recent autism diagnosis

‘People just lie’: How Riverford’s Guy Singh-Watson became the most brutally honest farmer in Britain

Theft on farm – guidance and support Has your farm been targeted by thieves? We've put together guidance on how you can prevent against theft on farm, covering machinery, fuel and livestock theft.

How to prevent theft on farm via @NFUtweets #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...

The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system

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Calls to curb rural crime with equipment theft law Ministers are making efforts to tackle growing rural crime but there are calls for more to be done.

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It gets more Brexity by the minute…

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Today = #harecoursing #ruralcrime #opgalileo

Consultation on Sentencing Guidelines for hare coursing #ruralcrime #wildlifecrime #NFU www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/item/se...

Save the date: Big Farmland Bird Count 2025: 7-23 February www.bfbc.org.uk #birds #farming