Surge in diesel thefts prompts call to fortify farms

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.

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Surge in diesel thefts prompts call to fortify farms

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. Rural insurer NFU Mutual said the cost...

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