The Signpost Series

Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss IPM in Ireland – Where, When and How.   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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/    ...

This podcast episode of the Signpost Series is a follow up from the recent Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event and it covers: ·      Engagement and Extent of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES ·      Types and Management of Extensive Grassland   Guest speakers include John Muldowney, DAFM & Dr. Helen Sheridan, UCD.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which w...

Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc and Catherine Casey, Heritage Council, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the book, ‘The Grasses of Ireland’.   The webinar also features a recording of the keynote address by Dr. John Feehan at the recent Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar whic...

Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Drainage in Mineral Soils.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolin.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-...

Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss GHG Emissions on Signpost Farms and Actions Taken to Reduce Them.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mark Plunkett.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-...

John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farmer Practicalities of Growing Catch Crops.   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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-...

Dr. Bridget Lynch, Teagasc Research Officer, and Dr. Richie Hackett, Crops Research Officer at Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the vital role of catch crops.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc....

Professor Laurence Shalloo, Head of AGRIP, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give a Sustainability Update from Moorepark.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Maebh O'Hagan.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-...

Dr. Donal O'Brien, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Carbon Foot-printing Irish Tillage Products.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-we...

Dr. Cian White, Trinity College Dublin, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Remote Sensing of Biodiversity on Irish Farmlands.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                         For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodc...

Dr. Stuart Greene, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farm Carbon Stocks - Monitoring, Reporting and Verification.   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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustaina...

Dr Niamh McLoughlin, Executive Director, UCD One Health Centre, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into the UCD One Health Centre.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mark Plunkett.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustai...

Dr. James Humphreys, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints.   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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webin...

Dr Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Research Officer in Farmland Biodiversity, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland: What does good look like?’   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teaga...

Dr Meritxell Grau Butinyac, Teagasc & FarmBioNet Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into FarmBioNet - a Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.   To register for future webi...

Dr. Lindsay Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK, and Teagasc’s Forestry Research Officer, Ian Short, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s John Casey.   To register for future webinar...

Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands.   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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-ag...

Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolan.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/su...

Dr. Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc and Dr. Aoife Egan, Water EIP, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems: results from a five soil study.   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 webi...

Flo Blackbourn, Manager, Curlew Action UK, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.   To register for future webinars visit:   https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinar...

John Connolly, Assistant Professor in Physical Geography, Trinity College Dublin, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Ireland's hidden peatlands   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sust...

Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-even...

Calvin Jones, Founder, Editor and Wildlife Guide, Ireland's Wildlife, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss inspiring people about the biodiversity around us.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corpora...

Caroline Lalor, FarmPEAT Project Manager, and Bernie Duffy, Umeras Local FarmPEAT Officer, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the FarmPEAT EIP - overview and key learnings.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www...

Elodie Ruelle, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss climate adaptation in grassland.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Seamus Kearney.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/  ...