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NFU urges Police and Crime Commissioner candidates to take rural crime seriously ahead of May election

The NFU said rural communities do not feel adequately protected against criminals with incidents continuing to 'blight' farming communities

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NFU vice president Rachel Hallos said rural communities across Britain have been dealing with highly organised criminal gangs targeting the countryside to steal livestock, valuable machinery or expensive GPS equipment
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NFU vice president Rachel Hallos said rural communities across Britain have been dealing with highly organised criminal gangs targeting the countryside to steal livestock, valuable machinery or expensive GPS equipment

A campaign has been launched to urge Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) candidates to take rural crime seriously ahead of this year's elections in May. The NFU said rural communities 'do not feel adequately...

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