By Gary Ford, head of strategy and producer engagement, BFREPA My thoughts this month turn to rural crime, largely because we have become a victim ourselves. The experience has forced us to re-evaluate what we do and how we do it, and it has caused a significant amount of inconvenience and disruption. Part of our response to these unwelcome “visitors” has been to tip dumper loads of clay in front of field gates to create a physical barrier and prevent them from becoming access points. I had considered installing a concrete panel across gateways, supported at either end by RSJs,…