Teagasc and the Geological Survey of Ireland have signed an agreement to share data on groundwater and surface water quality in high-risk farming areas.

Despite the ongoing concerns over border controls in the post-Brexit era, the North could benefit from a potential gold rush as recent discoveries in the region indicate significant deposits.

Ireland, a world leader in grass-based ruminant production, was the target set by Teagasc Director of Research Dr Frank O’Mara at the recent ICT in Agriculture conference at Kilkenny.

Farmers, advisers, horticulturists and feed and agrochemical merchants will gain invaluable insights on soils from a new cross-border gold map.