The tips are aimed at making it as awkward as possible for ravers to target their fields and property after an incident in north Nottinghamshire over the August bank holiday weekend.
Hundreds of partygoers swarmed on the ex-Bevercotes Colliery site – a popular spot between Retford and Ollerton for illegal raves in recent years, surrounded by agricultural land.
Residents nearby reported hearing relentless and loud pumping music coming from the site, which in previous years had caused nearby cattle to stampede, break fences and cause damage.
Despite the summer festival season coming to an end, the NFU advice provides members with the knowledge of what to look out for in case an illegal rave appears on their patch.
“Landowners are reminded to keep gates secure and block entrance ways to fields in an attempt to prevent access to land,” said James Peck, regional communications adviser at NFU East Midlands.
“They should also make sure barns and other outbuildings are secure.
“People are reminded and encouraged to report any suspicious circumstances, via the non-emergency police 101 number.
“Alternatively, if you suspect a rave is starting by the appearance of a number of vehicles in a location or access being gained to your land, please call 999 immediately.
“Any information about potential raves can also be given anonymously via the dedicated farmer and rural crime hotline set up by the NFU and Crimestoppers on 0800 783 0137. It's 100% confidential.”
Suspicious activity could include cars acting suspiciously, driving around slowly looking at fields, outbuildings and barns, and any potential marking of locations, such as paint marks on the road surface or ribbons on gates and in hedges.
The Bevercotes rave saw officers from the local neighbourhood policing teams, supported by specialist colleagues and the National Police Air Service, present at the site and they were in contact with the organisers, who cooperated with officers, Nottinghamshire Police said.
“Between 200 and 400 people with sound systems made their way to the site on the evening of 25 August 2018,” a Notts Police spokesman said.
“Our priority was the safety of the people in the locality, including on the site itself, alongside that of our officers at the scene.
“We understand incidents like these can and do have an impact on communities and we are grateful for the support that we have received from local residents throughout the day.”