There has been an uptick in the theft of farm machinery over the past year in England, according to the National Rural Crime Unit.
Gangs are targeting farm machinery all over the country, for resale on the black market.
The war in Ukraine is seen as the reason for the increase in machinery thefts, as sanctions have thwarted the import of agri-machinery to Russia - thus opening the avenue for black market inflows.
The trend in England will no doubt be replicated elsewhere - secure your yoks seems to be the message!