The NFU’s latest report into rural crime showed that, while thefts initially slowed down during the pandemic, thieves have now devised new tactics to overcome security barriers. In the darker, quieter winter months, when the working days are shorter, nights are longer and there are less workers on site, thieves...
Why Artificial Intelligence is Critical to Farm Security
The rising numbers of farm thefts across Shropshire and beyond have been well documented over the last few years, and while there might be seasonal or regional variations, the problem is only getting worse. The NFU’s latest report into rural crime showed that, while thefts slowed down during the pandemic,...
Securing UK farms: Tackling rural crime with NextGenAgri Limited
PRESS RELEASE: AGRI-EPI Centre and NextGenAgri Limited In the wake of the NFU Mutual report on rural crime, Agri-EPI Centre network member NextGenAgri and partners at O.R.P. CCTV and R-Com IoT have teamed up to develop an innovative new solution to help combat what is an irrefutable blight on the...