51AVÊÓÆµ

Farmer's despair as fly-tippers cause £40,000 of damage

40 lorry-loads of asbestos and cannabis waste dumped on fields as locals say waste crime is out of control

clock • 3 min read
Fly-tipping has been described as a 'blight' on the countryside
Image:

Fly-tipping has been described as a 'blight' on the countryside

A Hertfordshire farmer could be forced to pay tens of thousands of pounds after more than 200 tonnes of rubbish, including asbestos and cannabis waste was dumped on his land. The NFU member, who wishes...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Rural crime

Livestock worrying legislation nearing final stages

Livestock worrying legislation nearing final stages

Chester South and Eddisbury MP Aphra Brandreth said the Bill could receive Royal Assent as early as next month

Chris Brayford
clock 22 November 2025 • 5 min read
Worker loses part of his foot in animal feed pressing machinery incident

Worker loses part of his foot in animal feed pressing machinery incident

Animal feed manufacturer William Thompson (York) Ltd has been fined £500,000 for failing to protect the employee from dangerous parts of machinery

Chris Brayford
clock 21 November 2025 • 2 min read
Investigation into illegal tipping at Kidlington site continues

Investigation into illegal tipping at Kidlington site continues

The Environment Agency has today (November 19) convened local partners to provide an update on the joint efforts to protect the local environment and address safety concerns from the local community

clock 19 November 2025 • 3 min read