Rise in rural crime costs a 'serious wake-up call' for farmers - union
The rise in rural crime in Northern Ireland has reached an estimated cost of £2.2 million in 2025, prompting concerns from farmers. The Ulster Farmers' Union has called this increase a serious wake-up call, highlighting the financial strain on already pressured farms. Farmers are urged to report all incidents to help law enforcement allocate resources effectively.
- ▪The estimated cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose by almost a quarter last year.
- ▪Livestock theft has become highly organized, causing immediate financial impacts on farmers.
- ▪Farmers are encouraged to take practical measures to protect their property and report all incidents.
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Rise in rural crime costs a 'serious wake-up call' for farmers - unionJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLouise CullenAgriculture and environment correspondent, BBC News NIGetty ImagesNFU Mutual said the rise in livestock theft was "alarming"Figures that show the estimated cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland rose to £2.2m in 2025 should "serve as a serious wake-up call" for farmers, their union has said.The Ulster Farmers' Union President, John McClenaghan, said crime was putting already stretched farms "under further strain".Research by farming insurance firm NFU Mutual found that the estimated cost of rural crime in Northern Ireland went up by almost a quarter last year, with only Scotland (21%) and North East of England (7%) the other places to show any increase.McClenaghan…
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