Trackers recover stolen tractors

Police are encouraging farmers to fit trackers on their tractors and quad bikes to help curb crime.

Aberdeenshire, Lanarkshire and Lothians and Borders have been the most consistently targeted by thieves over the year.

The National Farmers’ Union and Police Scotland are now urging more farmers to implement technology on their vehicles.

Inspector Alan Dron, Scotland Partnership Against Rural Crime coordinator, said: “This year SPARC’s focus is crime prevention – helping farmers make it much harder for criminals to steal.

“More farmers are now fitting trackers which have resulted in us capturing more of the criminals involved.”