Rural crime

Officers said they found dead cattle in cubicles or partially buried in areas where livestock had access

Police say information from farms is crucial for tackling these crimes

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards

South Yorkshire Police said a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and for being in possession of a knife

Shropshire Council said the farmer was also found guilty of five offences related to animal welfare

40 lorry-loads of asbestos and cannabis waste dumped on fields as locals say waste crime is out of control

This week from Farmers Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Quad bikes and ATVs remain top of thieves' list as agricultural vehicle thefts fall 35%

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has published its initial findings after a train and an agricultural trailer collided at a level crossing

Essex Police said the 15-year-old did not intend to start a 'big fire' and added he has apologised to the farmer for starting the fire next to a stack of hay bales