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The tractor’s windscreen had been replaced primarily with timber, allowing for a hole, covered with a sheet of glass.
Justin O'Connor from Celbridge, Co Kildare has been missing since Tuesday 3 December.
The national police and security service told the Irish Farmers Journal that it will be conducting regular anti-crime patrols and checkpoints in the lead-up to the festive period.
A judge has imposed a suspended two year prison term on Adrian Collins (48) of Enagh, Kilkishen for the reckless discharge of a shot-gun where he shot a farming neighbour, writes Gordon Deegan.
The incident happened on a local road in Oranmore, Co Galway.
A large amount of DeWalt power tools, dosing products and diesel were also taken.
Gardaí also said that farmers should use security locks, alarms, lighting and CCTV on outbuildings or sheds to deter thieves
Mark your property with a number that’s unique to you and keep a note of it in case it goes missing, gardaí advise farmers.
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to Peter Behan after the two separate incidents took place on Wicklow sheep farms in the space of 48 hours.
