British farmers faced losses worth £50m in 2018 as criminals targeted tractors and animals.
Farm vehicles and livestock theft have both increased, according to NFU Mutual claims data
A 26% rise in claims for stolen farm vehicles, such as tractors and quad-bikes, to £7.4m last year, was behind the overall increase.As a result of the crimes, farmers are reporting increased levels of anxiety and isolation to NFU Mutual agents. The couple were on holiday in Cornwall in July last year when a relief worker called to say Rabbit was missing.Mrs Pritt believes Rabbit - who they valued at between £4,000 and £5,000 - was likely stolen for sheep rustling work further north.
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