NOT all farm theft is being reported, police have said.

The Devon & Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team say they are aware that some theft of farm and plant machinery and equipment is not being reported.

‘Please report any farm thefts to 101 either on the phone or through the Devon and Cornwall Police website’ a spokesperson for the team said.

‘It's so important that we build a picture of any issues that are going on and all reports will be logged and put on our system to help us target the correct areas and the right problems.

‘If a crime is not reported, we cannot do anything to help you or the wider community’ the spokesperson added.