Farmers try CCTV and drones in bid to fight organised theft gangs

Farmers are using CCTV and drones to combat organized theft gangs targeting vehicles and machinery on farms, highlighting vulnerabilities in rural security.

Vehicles and large pieces of machinery - including quad bikes, jeeps, trailers and skid-steers - are being stolen from farms across the country, often under the cover of darkness, CCTV footage obtained by Prime Time shows.