IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.

Farmers are also encouraged to get their property marked to try avoid theft.

The initiative offers people who are socially, physically, mentally or intellectually disadvantaged the opportunity to spend time on a family farm

'When you are not in control, the people in charge might not be accessible'

Senator Murphy believes farmers should be compensated.

The group of back bench TDs say they want to see a reduction in emissions balanced with a plan workable for farmers