Category: Farm Theft

Datatag celebrates policing partnership success at CITS Conference 2025

November 7, 2025

Datatag ID, delivery partner to the official CESAR Scheme, joined industry leaders, government representatives, and police forces at this year’s CITS Conference, held on Thursday 6 November 2025 at JCB World Headquarters. Hosted by Ian Elliott, CITS Chairman and Dave Luscombe, the event highlighted the vital work being done across industry and policing to combat … More Datatag celebrates policing partnership success at CITS Conference 2025

Datatag Supporting Rural Crime Action Week 2025

September 10, 2025

Rural Crime Action Week 2025 (8-12 September) spearheaded by the National Rural Crime Network, is shining a necessary light on rural victims – from farmers and landowners to wildlife and heritage sites. This year’s theme puts “voices from the countryside” and victim experiences at the heart of national conversation The Impact of Rural Crime Safeguarding … More Datatag Supporting Rural Crime Action Week 2025

National Rural Crime Week

NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime

September 8, 2025

Rural crime continues to be one of the most costly and disruptive challenges facing farming communities, from the theft of high-value tractors and GPS units to the targeting of smaller vehicles such as ATVs, trailers and 4x4s. The losses run into millions each year, but the impact reaches far beyond the financial cost, with delays … More NRCN Action Week highlights success of CESAR and Datatag in the fight against rural crime

Cits Conference 2025

Datatag Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference at JCB Global Headquarters

August 7, 2025

Datatag ID Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of forensic marking and asset identification solutions, is proud to announce its role as Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference, taking place at JCB’s prestigious Global Headquarters in Rocester. The annual CITS Conference is a key event in the fight against organised … More Datatag Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference at JCB Global Headquarters

Datatag at BSB Brabds Hatch

Datatag steps up tool theft fight with new marking system, launched through British Superbikes partnership

July 29, 2025

Datatag, the UK’s leading provider of forensic security marking and registration systems, is proud to announce the continuation of its high-profile sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2025. This year, Datatag will use its presence at the UK’s most-watched motorcycle racing series to shine a spotlight on its all-new Power Tool Forensic Marking System — a … More Datatag steps up tool theft fight with new marking system, launched through British Superbikes partnership

CESAR Scheme at Cereals Event

CESAR SCHEME RETURNS TO CEREALS 2025 WITH POWERFUL NEW TOOLS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RURAL CRIME

June 10, 2025

The CESAR Scheme – the UK’s official equipment security and registration scheme, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and powered by Datatag – is set to return to Cereals 2025, taking place on 11–12 June at Heath Farm, Lincolnshire. As rural crime continues to rise, particularly around high-value machinery, the CESAR team will be … More CESAR SCHEME RETURNS TO CEREALS 2025 WITH POWERFUL NEW TOOLS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RURAL CRIME

Rural Crime

RURAL CRIME CONTINUES TO BE A HUGE ISSUE, BLIGHTING OUR HARD-WORKING FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

June 4, 2025

The NFU latest Rural Crime Report shows an increase of over 4% on previous years, standing at an estimated £52 million per year… This can be put down to now, more organised than ever, criminal gangs who target high value machinery for overseas markets, where supply is more limited. CESAR is the only officially sanction … More RURAL CRIME CONTINUES TO BE A HUGE ISSUE, BLIGHTING OUR HARD-WORKING FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

CESAR SECURITY SCHEME EXCEEDS 650,000 INSTALLATIONS

November 15, 2024

The CESAR security scheme, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, launched in 2007, has now surpassed 650,000 installations. This milestone marks a significant achievement in anti-theft protection for construction and agricultural machinery, with the announcement at the recent CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) conference. Steven Mulholland, the … More CESAR SECURITY SCHEME EXCEEDS 650,000 INSTALLATIONS

UK POLICE EMBRACE NEW CESAR SCHEME RAPID SEARCH APPLICATION

October 9, 2024

Over 600 Police Officers across the UK registered for the new RAPID asset search application in its first week of launch. RAPID, the Registered Assets Police Information Database, is a powerful web-based search tool designed to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of plant and machinery identification. With advanced mobile technology, RAPID enables officers to … More UK POLICE EMBRACE NEW CESAR SCHEME RAPID SEARCH APPLICATION

Althorp Estate strengthens security with CESAR and Datatag to Deter Rural Crime

August 30, 2024

Following recent thefts, the historic Althorp Estate has taken decisive action to protect its valuable assets by investing in CESAR and Datatag forensic security marking. This initiative, led by Sam Williams, the Estate’s Rural Surveyor, aims to make the Estate’s machinery and equipment far less attractive to thieves while supporting Northamptonshire Police in quickly identifying … More Althorp Estate strengthens security with CESAR and Datatag to Deter Rural Crime