From machinery theft and fuel syphoning to fly-tipping and livestock worrying, the impact on farm businesses is financial, emotional, and often long-lasting.
While the nature of crime is changing, its effects remain deeply disruptive to daily life in our countryside.
At the NFU, we are working closely with Nottinghamshire Police Rural Crime Team to ensure farming communities are heard and supported.
We’re seeing progress: more patrols in hotspot areas, better use of drone and GPS tracking technology and greater collaboration with local councils to address persistent issues like illegal waste dumping.
But prevention starts with awareness and data is needed to quantify the size and impact of rural crime in the county.
We urge all members to remain vigilant - report suspicious activity, keep equipment securely stored, and consider joining Notts Alert.
By working together, we can make rural crime harder to commit and easier to stop.
Surveys and questionnaires
Call for Participants: Advancing Fairness in the UK Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Sector – University of Leicester
Are you into fresh fruit and or vegetable cultivation in the UK? University of Leicester are conducting a study on advancing fairness in fresh fruit and vegetable sector and would love to hear from you!
Participation in the study involves farmers who are into the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables in the UK and who are suppliers to large retailers in the UK.
All data collected will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity based on University of Leicester's guideline and used solely for academic purposes.
Start date
23 July 2025 at 10:00am
End date
31 December 2025 at 12:00pm
Surveys and questionnaires
Exploring Resilience in UK Livestock Farming
This study is being done by Michael Thupayagale from the University of Leeds. The purpose of this research study is to explore lessons learned from COVID-19 by livestock farmers and will take you approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
If you would like to take part, please visit the link (T&Cs and further information can be obtained there)
Start date
23 July 2025 at 1:25pm
End date
12 August 2025 at 12:00am
