It's in contrast to the rest of country, which has seen an increase.
The National Farmers Union's annual Rural Crime Report shows a 18 per cent drop in the county.
Despite the fall, 400-thousand pounds of equipment is still stolen from the region's farms each year, with quad-bikes and tractors top of the wish list for thieves.
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