The Signpost Series

Lorraine Hope, ACRES West Connacht and Trisha Deane, ACRES Kerry West Cork, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre and Mícheál Kelly, Schemes Support Adv...

Dr. Karen Daly, Teagasc, and Dr. Patrícia Antunes, Teagasc, joined Noel Meehan on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day’.   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 go to:...

Dr. Mary Ryan, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Noel Meehan. To view the webinar go to: https://youtu.be/vf0-JT-AVEA?si=LOB4ZC90tuItGnBr   To register for...

Martin Bourke, Organic Specialist & Dr. William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery’.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/6ZCrzmxuVys?si=cz8XiKL9ynoB-0Zx   To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc...

Dr. David Meredith, Dr. Diana van Doorn and Francis Bligh, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The importance of farmer health in farm safety’.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/1TXl3f3FU9A?si=-uVH2AGtdFD5sesm   To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/    ...

Teagasc’s Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?’   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mícheál Kelly.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/14tSzXhN1S8?si=jpmTiZDwbazny4tU   To register for f...

Stephen Fagan, Business Development Manager, and Professor Vincent O’Flaherty, Chief Scientific Officer, GlasPort Bio, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from slurry’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr. Shaun Connolly, Teagasc Research Officer....

Ted Massey, Head of the Water and Air Quality Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar.   You can watch the webinar at: https:/...

John Muldowney and Nicholas Fettes, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc Schemes Support Advisor.   You can watch the we...

Anne Goggin and Ross O’Donoghue, from Waters of Life, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Philip Murphy, Blackwater Catchment Co-ordinator, Teagasc.   You...

Dr. Brendan Horan, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the MultiMilk project: impacts of sward species diversity on the performance of spring calving grazing dairy systems.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Oisin Coakley, Catchment Coordinator, Teagasc.   You can watch the webinar...

Paul Moore, Met Éireann & Dr. Elodie Ruelle, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the changes in weather in 2025 and its impact on grass growth.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Caitlin Looney, PastureBase Ireland.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/Nv2sI0SK9K8?si...

Teagasc’s Emily Roskam, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Feed Additives and Methane Production’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Meabh O’Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/hQYSU-mdaG0?si=946WastEuTTaqPY9   To reg...

Carla Bockermann, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Rewetted Peatlands in Southern Germany.’   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Patrick Tuohy and Professor Owen Fenton. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/lGoUZ4_...

Teagasc’s, Dr. Patrick Forrestal, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett from the Teagasc Signpost Programme.   To view the webinar: https://youtu.be/edp3zILn...

Andrew Mahon, Senior Operations Manager, Bord Bia, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss meeting global sustainability expectations.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cian Condon, KT Outreach & Innovation Specialist, Teagasc.   To view the webinar: https://youtu.be/VBjgt8p29gE   To regist...

Brian Nicholson, Kilkenny sheep farmer and Sheep Enterprise Winner in the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024; Terry Carroll, Teagasc Drystock Advisor; Frances McHugh & John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Department; and Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Si...

Owen Murphy, Project Manager, Breeding Waders EIP, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the conservation of some of Ireland’s most vulnerable species.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Environment Specialist, Ivan Kelly.   To view the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-cRy...

Donal McCabe, Teagasc Advisor and Róisín McManus, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Slurry – think before you agitate, think before you spread’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Signpost Climate Advisor, Méabh O’Hagan.   To view the webinar: https://yout...

Nicola Warden, Senior Biodiversity Technologist, CAFRE joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give an insight into the journey to increase biodiversity at the CAFRE Glenwherry Hill Farm.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly.   To view the webinar: https://youtu.be/lEN3-UhSt30     To...

Dr. Marie Merlo, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The impact of agricultural diversification on protein security in Ireland’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Micheál Kelly.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-...

Edward Burgess, ACP Programme, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cian Condon.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-we...

Paul Maher, Teagasc and James Hennessy, Walsh Scholar & founder of Development Pamoja, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘International Development of Agri Food Systems’.   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://www.te...

John Noonan, Organic Advisor, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Beyond the Farm Gate: The Learnings from Farmer Networks in Advancing Organic Farming Innovation in Europe’.   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...

Dr. Fiona Thorne, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Farm Level Economic, Environmental & Transport Modelling of Alternative Feedstock Solutions for Regional Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Ireland’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Méabh O’Hagan.  ...