The National Rural Conference 2025

Bookings are now officially open for the National Rural Conference 2025, which will take place online from Monday 15 to Thursday 18 September.
This is the Rural Services Network’s flagship event of the year, bringing together rural decision-makers, practitioners, and advocates for four days of live, interactive sessions focused on the future of rural communities.
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Sheep rustling surge blamed on organised gangs

Rural crime is rising, with tractor thefts linked to export gangs, but it is the organised gangs rustling sheep that really concerns farmers.



Sheep rustling and tool theft account for rural crime increasing by 5 per cent in the past year to £44m, according to a report by NFU Mutual.


Source and read more: Channel 4 News