Farmers 'arming themselves' to defend property against burglars

Farmers are "arming themselves" to protect their property as the fear of rural crime grows around the country.

Farmers 'arming themselves' to defend property against burglars

Farmers are "arming themselves" to protect their property as the fear of rural crime grows around the country.

Macra na Feirme recently reported that 80% of young farmers want the right to own a gun, while an Agriland survey reveals that 39% of farmers have been directly affected by crime.

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