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NFU Mutual said indications from this year's claims data suggested the cost of Defender theft was set to increase again in 2023

It follows a number of attacks on people and livestock XL Bully dogs

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months

The National Rural Crime Unit said: "These are horrific killings of livestock that are deeply worrying and I would urge anyone who can help with information to come forward

Dr Neil Hudson has been confirmed as chair of the meeting

North Wales Police have appealed to the public to seek more information about the attack

Ninety seven per cent of respondents to a survey by The Countryside Alliance said rural crime was a ‘significant' issue in their community but 49 per cent did not think police took it seriously.

22 pregnant ewes were killed in an attack by two American bully XL dogs earlier this year

Northumberland Partnership Against Rural Crime said the session would help farmers to protect their equipment from being stolen

Íæż½ã½ã have been warned to increase security after a spate of tractor thefts of expensive tractors and telehandlers in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire