A leading NFU figure says tackling rural crime must be a priority of those in power.
He added: “We’ve been making the case to politicians for action for a long time as not only is there an obvious financial cost but it causes business disruption and reduces our ability to produce food for us all.
“The NFU continues to put rural crime in the political spotlight. A letter will be sent to every newly-elected PCC in England and Wales. "It highlights how offences like machinery theft, fly-tipping, dog attacks on livestock and hare coursing blight farming communities and must urgently move up the list of policing priorities.
“In our Farming for Britain’s Future manifesto, the NFU is calling for a consistent and coordinated response to rural crime across government and police forces. “This should include fair funding for rural policing, a dedicated rural crime team in every police force and the formation of a cross-departmental rural crime task force.”'We couldn't escape' - Widow tells of terror before husband was swept to his death trying to save dog in 'ferocious' Storm Babet floods
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