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Therese Coffey is planning to introduce measures she said would make it easier for the police to catch offenders and secure more prosecutions. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Livestock worrying avoidable when dog owners are responsible - The YP says

The British public are dreaming of a traditional Christmas, opting for classics such as roast potatoes, farm-reared turkey and gravy over more unusual dinner choices. The new poll by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual will come as a boost to the nation’s farmers and independent rural businesses providing Christmas fodder for people up and down the country.

Yorkshire puddings on Christmas dinner still dividing the nation

The fire at West Yorkshire dairy farmer, Sam Naylor's, farm which was caused by overheating.

Farmer forced to watch farm go up in flames due to water shortage in Yorkshire

Could police numbers be drummed up in 2023 to adequately deal with rural crime?

Police forces are ill-equipped to deal with the rise in rural crime - Sarah Todd

A new project promises to get tougher on rural crime in the East Riding, thanks to £113,000 funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner. New all-terrain vehicles that will help in the fight against rural crime were on display as the East Riding Community Safety Partnership launched the project at the Driffield Show.

Boost for communities who fear nothing is being done to tackle rural crime

North Yorkshire farmer, James Bainbridge at his family farm near Stokesley. His farm and tractors have been targeted for theft of vital GPS systems.

International crime gangs target Yorkshire and leave farmers unable to work

Farmers are being urged to increase security in their farmyards and fields as GPS thefts ramp up in recent months. Latest figures from NFU Mutual reveal the cost of GPS theft has gone up 30 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the same period last year.

“There is nowhere they will not go" - warning as thieves target farm GPS systems

'The countryside is a busy working environment – farms are places of work'. PIC: Tony Johnson

Be mindful that the countryside is a working environment - Rebecca Wilson

'Sometimes I need to pinch myself to realise how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful part of the world'. PIC: Adobe

Reasons for being considerate in the countryside - Bill Carmichael

Sheep graze above Lofthouse looking down onto Gouthwaite Reservoir deep in Nidderdale near Pateley Bridge in North Yorkshire. NFU Mutual and The National Sheep Association have issues warning and fears about dog attacks over Easter. Picture Tony Johnson

Farmers and rural bodies call for stronger powers for livestock attacks

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with his ministerial box before delivering his Budget at the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday March 15, 2023. See PA story POLITICS Budget. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

"Government needs to show it is on side of rural families and business owners"

The National Sheep Association has launched its annual sheep worrying campaign as this is an especially important time for UK sheep flocks when many ewes are in the final stages of pregnancy or have young, vulnerable lambs at foot meaning the risk of miscarriage or mismothering due to stress from a sheep worrying attack is increased. Picture Tony Johnson

Farmers say dog attacks on sheep got worse since COVID

A dog playing in a park.

Pampered dogs are getting out of control - Sarah Todd

There was a time when other people’s badly behaved small children were the major irritation of venturing out into the wide world.

Sarah Todd

Distracted dog owners who believe their pets would never attack farm animals are putting sheep in the North East at risk of horrific and fatal injuries, new research from NFU Mutual reveals.

Farmers fears over out of control dogs attacking livestock

The village of Buckden nestling at the foot of Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Organisations which benefit farming and rural life have been granted financial help from NFU Mutual with applications now open for 2023 funding. Picture Tony Johnson

Farming organisations benefitted from £1m from NFU Mutual in 2022

Diesel thefts are hampering farmer food production

Ian Sargent, owner of Laurel Vines near Driffield, raising a glass of wine amongst his vines. He has been busy with Christmas orders as consumers back local businesses.

Christmas shoppers are backing farmers and independent producers survey reveals

The first covering of snow over the tops of the Wolds, East Yorkshire, last week as The Met Office issued a Yellow weather warnings due to cold air from the Arctic crossing the UK with concerns of snow and ice on high ground. Pictured A farmer drives a tractor along the lightly snow covered Thwing Road between Kilham and Thwing.

Farm work fatalities are higher than any other industry

Damaged dry stone walls in Hawes after heavy rains from Storm Ciara battered the region causing flooding back in February 2020. Picture Tony Johnson

Winter weather warnings for farmers after insurance claims topped £270m

A fire at a farm in Goldthorpe near Barnsley earlier this year.

Farmer fears over increase in arson attacks as farm fire claims hit £95m

NFU Mutual is advising farmers to increase tractor security following a series of thefts from farms in recent weeks. Initial claims estimates confirm the rise in stolen tractors, with the rural insurer predicting there could be a 20 per cent rise in the number of thefts by the end of 2022.

Stolen tractor used to steal cash machine as new rural crime trend emerges

The Road from Hawes to Ingleton with Ingleborough looming. NFU Mutual, the Department for Transport and vulnerable road user groups have renewed calls to respect rural roads to reduce the annual toll of fatalities.

Rural roads are more deadly than urban routes, NFU Mutual warns

Robert Beaty, Senior Agent at NFU Mutual Beverley and Holderness, Lindsay Killick from Real Aid, Chloe McKinley, Prospecting and Marketing Coordinator from NFU Mutual Beverley and Holderness and Hayley Broughton, Agent and Group Secretary from NFU Mutual Beverley and Holderness.

NFU Mutual give support to Real Aid and Abbie's Fund charities

A farmer crop spraying near Skidby Mill on land overlooking Kingston Upon Hull. Police have been working with local farmers to mark property as tractors in the area are being targeted for GPS thefts to fuel a growing global market.

Humberside's farming communities targeted for high value global crime scheme

Rural police in Humberside are cracking down on thefts of high value tractor GPS systems as a new trend is seeing the devices stolen to order and shipped abroad.

Emma Ryan

Sam Richardson gives his financial advice

Why has my car insurance quote doubled after accident that wasn't my fault?

© Tony Bartholomew / Turnstone Media Land Rover Defenders remain at the top of the chart for stolen 4 x 4 farm vehicles as NFU Mutual say farm vehicles are becoming an increased theft target.

The vehicles that thieves are stealing the most in the countryside

Humberside Police stop 180 vehicles in three day rural crime crackdown

Stephen Murgatroyd’s Defender was recovered but many owners are not so lucky (Photo: NFU Mutual)

Land Rover owners urged to step up security as Defender thefts rocket

Car insurance.

Why its wrong for insurers to say that you can’t negotiate car insurance renewal

Helmsley Group has purchased 19 Coney Street in York in a multi-million-pound deal

Helmsley Group buys home of Next and Monsoon in multi-million-pound York deal

New-born lambs and pregnant ewes are at peak vulnerability now and NFU Mutual is worried that grown-up ‘pandemic puppies’ could cause even greater carnage this Easter if let off-lead in the countryside.

Pandemic puppies could cause carnage in the countryside this Easter

The bikes are vital equipment for farmers, particularly during lambing season.

West Yorkshire target area for quad bike theft claims data shows

While the figures are in decline there are concerns the rising cost of living may see it increase over the coming months.

Livestock rustling is in decline but concerns raised cost of living may see rise

Columnist Jayne Dowle hopes more people will support farmers' markets and farm shops as awareness grows about the quality of produce - and environmental benefits of shopping local.

Farmers’ markets and farm shops offer priceless value – Jayne Dowle

The NFU Mutual survey showed consumers were staying loyal to farm shops

Shoppers stay loyal to farm shops which played "vital role" in pandemic

NFU Mutual says shoppers are flocking to farm shops this Christmas

Why Yorkshire's farm shops deserve their success this Christmas - The YP says

The cost of rural crime has fallen but farmers are still feeling the effects.

Targeted by sheep rustlers, farmer reveals the true cost of rural crime

Does the Government pay sufficient attention to rural policing?

Rural crime fight is national priority – The Yorkshire Post says

Lake District Divers volunteer Angus Hosking with Mick Balchin's wedding ring (Pic: PA/Annabelle Balchin)

Bride ‘over the moon’ after diver finds wedding ring lost in Lake Windermere

NFU Mutual said there has been a surge in 'harrowing reports' of livestock being savaged by dogs

Dog attacks on livestock rise sharply as cost of maulings passes £1m mark

NFU Mutual is supporting the work of Samaritans in its winter campaign

Campaign to support those struggling with mental health in farming communities

Farmers and the Police are working together to create Rural Watch groups

Rural crime costs the region more than £8m a year

NFU Mutual has put together a checklist for harvest safety

Rural insurers NFU Mutual the business behind the Farm Safety Foundation, Yellow...

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The wedding industry has been hit by the pandemic.

The wedding bells may be silent but don't forget the insurance - Conal Gregory

Insurer predicts car theft spike in coming weeks as crooks target new car tech

A Rural Tourism Conference will be held by The Tourism Society at Ripley Castle (pictured) this week. Picture by Gerard Binks.

Yorkshire farmers who turn to tourism advised to work together

The collapsed bridge on Grinton moors following flash flooding in the Yorkshire Dales. Picture by SWNS.

Farm recovery fund opens for flood-hit Yorkshire Dales farmers

Flash flooding hit part of North Yorkshire after almost a month's rain fell in four hour. Picture: Swaledale MRT / SWNS

Cost of Dales flooding claims likely to exceed £3 million, according to NFU Mutu...

The impact of rural crime

The hidden cost of rural crime in Yorkshire

Organised criminals have been targeting livestock on Yorkshire farms. Picture: Tony Johnson/Yorkshire Post

Why the cost of rural crime for farmers is much more than just financial: The Yo...

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