The Signpost Series

Dr Robert Leonard & Stephanie Ronan from the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss dairy calf to beef welfare and TAMS supports.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Mu...

Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss cultivating a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                         For more podcasts...

Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager, Climate Change, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the opportunities of climate action.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc Signpost Specialist, Mark Plunkett.     To register f...

Professor Conor Murphy, Maynooth University, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss a clear climate change signal in Irish weather and extremes.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s John Greaney.   To register for future webina...

Niamh Barry & John Greaney, ClimateSmart Advisors, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss how are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe?   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Méabh O’Hagan.   To register for future webinars vis...

Dr. Hazel Costigan & Dr. Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to give an update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Siobhan Kavanagh.   To register for futu...

David Dolan, Nuffield Scholar and farmer, joined Eddie Burgess, Teagasc Specialist with the Agricultural Catchments Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss net zero carbon emissions: challenges and opportunities for farmers and co-ops.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Tom O’Dwyer.   To regi...

Professor Frank Mitloehner, Department of Animal Science, University of California, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss ‘Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future: Why we need a toolkit of solutions to improve sustainability in Animal Agriculture’.    A questions and answers session took place at the...

John Doherty, Project Manager, and Henry O’Donnell, former Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ca...

Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss organic farming in Ireland.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Elaine Leavy.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate...

Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly.   To register for future webinar...

Daniel Henn, PhD Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilit...

Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the management of grassland peats.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/c...

Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers.   To register for future w...

Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia, Dr. Brigid Little, Agricultural Inspector, Feeding Stuff Division, Department of Agriculture, and Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss market opportunities for organic food.   A questions and answers session to...

Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy.   To register for future web...

Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production (LoCAM-dairy).   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eoghan...

Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’...

Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, Teagasc and Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the opportunities in terms of afforestation and native tree area scheme.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webi...

Dr. John McNamara & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists with Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss managing health and safety in the busy spring season. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy.   To...

Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Eoghan O'Brien.   To register for futu...

Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-eve...

Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss community led action for wetlands: Lessons from the Community Wetlands Forum.  A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena. To register for fu...

Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss planting hedges.  A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc....

Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change.  A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cathal Somers. To register for future webinars visit: https://ww...