The Signpost Series

Professor Tommy Boland from the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production'.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s C...

Dr. John McNamara and Dr. David Meredith joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss implementing health and safety for sustainable farming in 2023   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mohammed Mohammed Drasi and Noel Meehan.   To register for future webinar...

Michael Hennessy, Head of Tillage Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss can the tillage sector contribute to climate resilience in Ireland?   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist.   To register for...

Dr Ewen Mullins, Head of Crop Science Department, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss step-by-step, developing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to reduce chemical inputs.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Sp...

Marie Donnelly, Chairperson of the Climate Change Advisory Council, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the Green Transition   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teag...

Oscar Schoumans, from Wageningen University, and Nicolas Thevenin from RITTMO Agro Environment, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss  FERTIMANURE - European NMP Strategies.   FERTIMANURE develops, integrates, tests and validates innovative Nutrient Management Strategies to efficiently recover mine...

Gill Higgins, Head of Sustainability at Dawn Meats, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Dawn Meats’ sustainability strategy called Plan Four Zero.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist.   To regi...

Lorraine Balaine, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss assessing sustainability on European dairy farms based on case study data.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost Programme.   To register for fu...

Rebecca Davis, Technical Coordinator & Mollie Burns, LEAF, UK, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to give an overview of Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) - achievements, activities & aspirations.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Prog...

Dr Mary Ryan, Teagasc, and Professor Cathal O'Donoghue, University of Galway, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss WaterMARKE - Mitigating Agricultural Impacts through Research & Knowledge Exchange.   Dr Paula Cullen, Teagasc, Daniel Urban, Teagasc Walsh Scholar and Dr Denis O'Hara, University...

Prof. Frank O’Mara, Director of Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to launch the Signpost Sustainability Results while Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, presented and discussed the results to date.   The Signpost Programme ‘Farmers for climate action’, includes over 60 organisations and companies, and in...

Dr Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost Programme, and Dr Deirdre Hennessy, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the first steps to achieving our emissions reduction target – reducing emissions from chemical N.   The panel were also joined on farm by Signpost Dairy Farmer Edwin Thompson, Teag...

John Muldowney, Pat Morrisson & Mark Crosbie from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) - an overview for farmers.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar,...

Ruth Buggie, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), and Dinny Galvin, West Kerry Sustainable Energy Community, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss starting an Agricultural Sustainable Energy Community (SEC).   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which wa...

Professor Thia Hennessy and Dr Tracy Bradfield, University College Cork, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss farmers' attitudes to results-based contracts and the benefits of their adoption.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murph...

Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, and Joe Crockett, Dairy Sustainability Ireland, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the ASSAP interim review.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.   To register for...

Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss organic farming.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialist.   To register for future...

Dr. Françoise Burel, CNRS, Université de Rennes, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Hedgerows and Hedgerow Networks Biodiversity.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.   To register for future webinars visit:...

Catherine Keena, Teagasc’s Countryside Management Specialist, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc’s Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss best practice hedge cutting.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Francis Quigley, Teagasc’s machinery specialist.   To register for futu...

Edward Byrne from The Traditional Lime company, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss traditional buildings and lime.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.t...

Killian Kelly, Lecturer, Munster Technological University, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss conservation grazing in upland habitats.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist.   To register for future webinars...

Derek McLoughlin, Project Manager Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) LIFE IP, joined Ger Shortle, Teagasc Regional Manager, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Wild Atlantic Nature (WAN) LIFE IP integrating nature, people and place.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Speci...

Owen Carton, Project Manager Comeragh Upland Communities (CUC) and Catriona Foley, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Comeragh Upland Communities programme.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Mana...

Caitriona Douglas, Ecologist with the National Parks and Wildlife Service joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Ecological Value & Condition of Irish Uplands.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist.   To...

Thomas Ryan, Senior Sustainability Manager, Glanbia, joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Glanbia Ireland’s Living Proof Sustainability Strategy.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc.   To register for future webinars visit:...