Intruder alarm systems for farms

Farm buildings are a magnet for thieves

Farms present unique security problems, depending on the type, size and layout of buildings as well as the type of farming enterprise.
Although rural crime is much less prevalent than urban crime, farmyards, barns and sheds are much easier targets for burglars, thieves, and other intruders.
Farms buildings don't just contain animals or food stocks such as hay and straw; they are often full of valuable equipment such as tractors, trailers, farming implements and fuel.
Farms buildings also tend to be relatively isolated, tucked away down remote and empty lanes, so intruders are far less likely to be spotted by passers-by.
Buildings, such as sheds and barns, are often scattered over a wide area and poorly lit at night, offering thieves plenty of cover to remain undetected.
Crown Securities can advise and install farm alarm systems for rural properties and agricultural buildings across Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, South Manchester, the Northwest and North Wales.
Smartphone apps can be integrated with sophisticated farm alarm systems to put you in control wherever you are at any time of the day or night. Hugely powerful yet easy-to-operate smartphone technology puts complete control of farm security at your fingertips.

Farmyard security is a challenge

Designing a farm security system that can protect all areas of a farm can be quite a challenge, and it takes someone with experience to make sure that all the primary sight-lines are covered and that the right sort of alarm system is in place. Security systems can be employed not only to detect intruders but also for other useful farm activities such as monitoring water levels in troughs, feed levels in hoppers, the temperature in livestock sheds, or to ensure vital gates and doors are properly closed and secured at night. Camera systems can be usefully deployed in calving sheds, sheep pens and even horse boxes. In contrast, miniature GPS systems can be installed in plant and equipment to ensure you know where it is at any time, day or night.

Variety of farm alarm solutions

Farm security alarm systems come in as many shapes and sizes as farms themselves. A simple GSM or GPRS system may be the answer for farms that only need to monitor and protect one or two entry and exit points. These standalone security systems can be placed in any location and linked to one or many mobile phones with no need for a base station or control panel.
GSM alarm systems are the choice for farmers who only need to send alerts to mobile phones and are ideal when the farmers and farm staff are close at hand to respond to messages. On farms where there are few people about it can be a real bonus to get a text alert when a forgotten feed delivery arrives or a contractor turns up early to start work. GPRS farm security systems are usually better for more complex sites that must be monitored through a central receiving centre. For multiple farm sites spread over a large area, there are more sophisticated security systems that offer extra functionality and greater flexibility.

Farm alarm systems must be robust

Whatever the security system installed on the farm, detectors must be sophisticated enough to avoid unnecessary activation by animals such as dog and cats and to be robust enough to withstand the daily comings and goings of farm activity. There is now a vast and ever-growing choice of components and integrated systems for farmers wishing to make their premises more secure, so it is vital that you get some expert advice before opting for any particular system. The rapid development of reliable wireless technology has brought down the cost of security installations while improved batteries and solar power give added versatility to the design of flexible and robust systems for the agricultural industry.