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Rural crime is a major problem for farmers

Helping farmers tackle rural crime
AVON and Somerset Police's Rural Affairs Unit is reminding rural residents of the importance of marking agricultural vehicles and equipment to make them less attractive to thieves.

The stolen telehandler. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police appeal to help find stolen telehandler

The currently vacant units where the tractor business could be sited

Family firm plans to sell, repair and maintain tractors near Wellington

With the cost of living soaring to its highest level in a decade, grants of up to £1,500 can be accessed as part of RABI’s fuel poverty response.

Sponsored RABI launches fuel poverty grants for farming families

Crowds at the Walford Cross machinery sale. Picture: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Hundreds flock to record-breaking farm machinery sale near Taunton

There is a three-mile exclusion zone around the affected area

Exclusion zone set up following bird flu case in Somerset

Elgin Energy's promotional material for the proposed solar farm

Proposed large solar farm would harm nature, say locals

Dead fish in Hardington Brook following the incideint. Picture: Environment Agency

Farming company fined after hundreds of fish killed in polluted Somerset watercourse

The Walford Cross Machinery Sale in 2019, the last time it was held on site. Picture: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

South West's largest machinery sale returns to site near Taunton

The recent theft of fuel took place at a rural location near Wellington. Picture: Avon and Somerset Police

Police tips to farmers following fuel theft near Wellington

Tonight a new Channel 4 reality series will take 24 contestants back to basics in a Devonshire farmland owned by an Amish family (Channel 4)

Everything you need to know about Channel 4's The Simpler Life

Ian Liddell-Grainger MP and Mark Garnier MP at the event launch. Picture: Andrew Porter Photography

MP Ian Liddell-Grainger supports Fairtrade Awareness campaign

Farmer Tom Newth, who lost five ewes, while two more miscarried. Picture: Contributed

Somerset farmer anger at dog attack that killed FIVE ewes, while two more miscarried

Brian, Piers and Adam Hayes, who have all worked at the market. Pictures: Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Family's THREE generations have links to markets in Taunton and North Petherton

FUTURE: A photo from the County Gazette in 1971 depicting what an apple farm would look like

LOOKING BACK In 1971 we reported on a bold prediction of apple production in the future

The trailer was spotted during a routine Farm Watch visit by police

Stolen trailer spotted during routine police visit to Somerset farm

STOLEN: The tractor stolen in Long Sutton

Police appeal after stolen tractor seen being driven off

IN BUSINESS: Siblings Gabriel, Holly and Fraser Purdey in the farm shop

FAMILY AFFAIR: Business booming as brothers open farm shop on sister's farm

Images from Avon and Somerset Police

Police seek to return abandoned trailer to its owner

OPPOSITION: Part of the site which could feature the proposed solar panels

Fears two farming families could be 'turned off land' to make way for solar panels

PLAN APPROVED: Agricultural land north of Torr Works Quarry, where the limestone scalpings will be stored. Pic: Somerset County Council

Quarrying materials to be dumped on farmland after plans approved

WINTER STRAWBERRIES: John Downes, managing director at Global Berry

Taunton farm project means 'winter strawberries' available at supermarket

REPORT IT: Police are appealing for information about anti-social driving in the Hambridge area

Anti-social 4X4 drivers 'destroying tracks' vital to farmers

Ian Liddell-Grainger

Farmers left in limbo by Defra's lack of clarity, claims Liddell-Grainger

South Petherton in Somerset has been named among the

Somerset town listed among “coolest” places in UK

Stolen Land Rover. Image supplied by Avon and Somerset Police

Land Rover and trailer stolen while farmer checked his stock

The duck lover who has tested positive for bird flu

The duck lover who has tested positive for bird flu

CULLED: The cow was euthanised along with 70 other animals

Somerset farm BSE case probably caused by 'residual feed' from silo

Car park of Horner Farm within the Exmoor National Park. Picture: Google Maps

Villagers say 'step too far' as Exmoor farm shop allowed to sell alcohol

SCENE: Doulting, near Shepton Mallet. Pic: Google Maps

Fire crews rescue sheep from hole in field

FOUND: Police have thanked the public for their assistance

Police thank public for helping find stolen tractor and trailer

BLAZE: Timber pile on fire in Martock. Pic: Yeovil Fire Station

200 TONNES of timber catches fire on a farm in Somerset

Langford Lakes Christmas tree farm

Somerset Christmas tree farm hosts entertainment evenings in aid of charities

GRADING: Michael Eavis with Di Cox and Richard Clothier at Wyke Farms

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis turns his hand to... Grading cheese!

Image supplied by Avon and Somerset Police

Manure trail left following tractor theft

FREE support for farmers across the South West through Farm for the Future programme

Sponsored FREE support for farmers across the South West through Farm for the Future programme

The stag all tangled up before the rescue operation

RESCUE MISSION RSPCA frees deer with tape and wire entangled in antlers, head and neck

Image supplied by Avon and Somerset Police

New £35,000 tractor stolen from Somerset farm

RAP ADVERT: The four actors on set at Yeo Valley's Holt Farm (Image: Yeo Valley)

FEATURE Yeo Valley rap: The advert that 'changed the game' for Somerset company

SCENE: Barn fire in Aller, near Langport. Pic: Somerton Fire Station

Updated Huge barn fire closed road while crews tackled blaze

HUGE: Baker and keen gardener Roxy Orton with her giant, fundraising pumpkin at Rumwell Farm Shop

GIGANTIC pumpkin appears at farm shop to raise money for charity

Goose Fair Sheep Sale in 2019

Super strong trade at this year's Goose Fair Sheep Sale

Free support to help Devon and Somerset farmers navigate the agricultural transition

Sponsored Free support to help Devon and Somerset farmers navigate the agricultural transition

HARD WORK: Mowing Fox’s Field

Tidy up and mow at green space saved for the community

TRACTOR FIRE: Fire engine stock photo

Tractor and hedge cutter catch fire in field

Some of the Fleckviehs

Flying trade for Frome Fleckviehs

Six men were arrested on suspicion of poaching

Six men arrested after burnt-out vehicles, catapults and animal carcass found

TRACTOR FIRE: Fire engine stock photo

Crews tackle large tractor fire in field

STOLEN: A TAFE 45 tractor like that stolen from the Somerset farm

Appeal after TRACTOR stolen from Somerset farm

RHS GOLD: Designed by Tom Massey, supported by Yeo Valley Organic’s Sarah Mead, their RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden is inspired by the original garden and farm at Blagdon

Gold for Yeo Valley Organic at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Case of 'mad cow disease' found on Somerset farm

Case of 'mad cow disease' found on Somerset farm

BLAZE: Haystack fire in Ash, Somerset. Pic: Somerton Fire Station

Eight fire crews tackle blaze involving 500 TONNES of hay

DAIRY DELIGHT: Gregg Wallace inside the factory at Yeo Valley (Image: BBC)

LOOKING BACK When Gregg Wallace went inside a Somerset yoghurt factory

SCENE: Selworthy, Minehead. Pic: Google Maps

Baler catches fire on farm in Somerset