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The National Farmers Union has recently posted a press release that warns farmers all across England to watch out for all-terrain theft. Rough terrain vehicles are high on the theft list, and many farmers have become recent victims of such theft. The NFU also reports that GPS trackers have been highly successful when it comes to tracking down stolen farm equipment.

A NFU representative, Annie Streeter, recently told press that “thieves broke into a secure building in a secure yard in West Sussex taking an RTV…the owner, a sheep farmer…contacted the tracker company who activated the GPS-enabled device. Police located the vehicle by the end of the day.” It is estimated that 95% of all vehicles stolen and tracked with GPS devices are returned within hours. The RTV that was stolen from the sheep farm was worth more than $12,000.

As economies around the world become worse, thieves become more desperate. While stealing farm equipment is nothing new, a recent string of farm equipment thefts has farmers look to GPS tracking devices for a solution. These devices do not cost a lot, but they can prevent thieves from absconding with farm equipment for good.

In addition, a GPS tracker prevents law enforcement and owner injuries alike. While some owners and law enforcement agents might be tempted to run after a thief, there is no need to chase a thief when GPS is involved. Instead, an owner can simply contact a GPS company, call authorities, and pinpoint the exact location of stolen property in a short period of time.

If you own any type of heavy duty equipment, don’t want for a thief to steal your property. Instead, outfit your investments with GPS tracking devices. These devices are affordable, easy to install, and a sure-fire way to prevent theft. Most thieves sell farm equipment to high bidders or for parts, but you can protect your equipment with GPS.

Article Written by Harriette Halepis

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By Harriette Halepis

To a farmer, livestock is irreplaceable. Unfortunately, keeping track of a large farm can be rather impossible. Animals wander off, become hurt or injured, and often lose their way. This tends to result in livestock that is lost for good, which can often cut into a farmer’s pockets.

Thanks to innovative GPS technology, it is now possible to track farm animals using GPS trackers. Small tracking devices can be placed around an animals’ neck of hooves, which makes it possible for farmers to use GPS tracking software to keep virtual eyes on their animals at all times.

Tracking Other Animals

As beloved as farm animals are to a dedicated farmer, other farm pets are also important. Many farmers own numerous herding dogs as well as farm animals. These dogs often act to herd sheep, protect the farm, and keep farm animals from wandering astray.

When a farm herding dog becomes lost or injured, the entire farm suffers as a result. Using GPS tracking technology, herding dogs can now be tracked. By placing a GPS-equipped collar onto a farm dog, farmers can ensure that these much endeared pets won’t be lost, stolen, or injured.

Ensuring a Safe Farm

There’s nothing more important to a farmer than keeping a farm safe from harm. While GPS tracking technology is defenceless against animal predators, it can help farmers to find animals that are missing. Up until this point, farmers were forced to rely upon instincts in order to ensure animal safety.

Now, with the help of GPS technology, it is possible to keep an eye on all farm animals at all times. With the installation of GPS software, farm owners can monitor animals from inside of their home at all hours of the day – particularly helpful during the evening hours.

Farming technology has come a long way from its humble beginnings. With the dawn of new farming equipment, newer tactics, and innovative ideas, farming has become a high-tech way of life. By utilizing GPS technology, famers can now control every single corner of their farm – even if those corners can’t be seen by the naked eye.

In addition, the addition of GPS technology on a farm can help farmers to cut back on employee costs. While some farms employ farmhands to monitor animals, this can now be done by using effective GPS technology.

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