Calls are being made for a dedicated Garda unit to deal with farm thefts and rural crime.
It's after new research found over half of farmers have been the victim of theft.
Of the over 13 hundred farmers who responded to the Technology University Dublin - IFA Survey - 55 percent were the victims of theft
Aidan Quigley is a farmer who also works at Tírlán Farmlife in Clonmel County Tipperary.
He says the fear of being burgled can have a major impact on wellbeing.
60 per cent of the respondents believe Gardai should have a dedicated unit to deal with farm thefts and rural crime.
Of those who were burgled, 71 per cent reported it to Gardaí and 29 per cent decided not to
