What's the potential of geothermal energy for Irish agriculture?

Could the required energy come from under our feet?
What's the potential of geothermal energy for Irish agriculture?

Geysir sometimes known as The Great Geysir, is a geyser in southwestern Iceland.

It’s more commonly associated with Iceland, the land of fire and ice, but advances in technology mean that geothermal energy can now be used in non-volcanic regions, such as Ireland.

A new Government report suggests geothermal could have significant potential for Irish farms, in processes such as heating and cooling buildings, and possibly even to produce electricity.

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