The Signpost Series

Sean Finan, CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association & Brendan Kildea, farmer, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into farm scale anaerobic digestion. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc. You can also watch the webin...

Dr. Sarah Woodmartin, Research Officer, Teagasc Athenry, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss  enhancing the sustainability of pasture based sheep production systems through sward diversification. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Jack Kennedy, Climate Farm Demo Advisor, Teagasc. You can als...

Karen Daly, Head of Environment, Soils & Land Use Department, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss understanding soil health and the EU Soil Monitoring law. To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                         For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: htt...

Francis Bligh, Health & Safety Specialist and Tom Fallon, Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss silage pit design and management towards safety & protecting the environment. You can also watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/k9hXTSeMLSQ?si=pxSiVMbnxANldwbV   To register for future webinar...

Neil Foulkes, Hedge Conservation & Management Consultant, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Hedgerows: Quantity, Quality & Value’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Ivan Kelly, Teagasc Environment Specialist. You can also watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/LBT4PlOTa0U?si=cWKeSI...

Neal Folliard, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the use of rapeseed cake to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in beef cattle. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc.   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/SxG...

Michael Martin, Senior Inspector, EPA,, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into the National Agricultural Inspections Programme (NAIP).   You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/jXe6rVjXXQM?si=fmRZF4kO2JdXUUxo     To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/        ...

Joanne O’Connell, Project Manager and Aoife Forde, Project Agriculturalist, ACRES Burren-Aran, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Landscape Actions in Action: Collars, cattle and conservation in the Burren and Aran Islands’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mícheál Kelly, Schemes Support...

Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader and Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcaszt version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘BEEF2026 – Driving Sustainable Performance’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist.   You can watch the webinar...

Deirdre Glynn, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Jim Croke, River Basin Management Service, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Nature Based Solutions Showing Impact in Kilkenny’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.   You can watch t...

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...