Teagasc

The Signpost Series

Science EN ↓ 301 episodes

This is the podcast version of the Signpost Series webinars which is a series of weekly sustainable agriculture webinars aimed at the Irish agriculture industry, ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’.For more from the programme visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/

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Teagasc

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www.teagasc.ie

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Farm Carbon Stocks 09.06.2025

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...

UCD One Health Centre 03.06.2025

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...

Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints 26.05.2025

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...

Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland 19.05.2025

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...

FarmBioNet 12.05.2025

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...

Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare 06.05.2025

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...

Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands 28.04.2025

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...

Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action 13.04.2025

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...

The potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems 07.04.2025

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...

Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow 31.03.2025

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...

Ireland's Hidden Peatlands 24.03.2025

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...

Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland 18.03.2025

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...

Inspiring people about the biodiversity around us 10.03.2025

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...

FarmPEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings 03.03.2025

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...

Climate Adaptation in Grassland 24.02.2025

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/  ...

Lowering the Carbon and Ammonia Footprints of the LoCAM Dairy Farms 17.02.2025

Emma Buckley, PhD Student, Teagasc, and Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of the LoCAM dairy farms.   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 we...

Spring Nutrient Use - Reduce Losses and Improve Returns 10.02.2025

Fiona Doolan, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss spring nutrient use - reducing losses and improving returns.   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 future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-...

Protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations 04.02.2025

Patrick Forrestal, Áine Murray, Dermot Forristal and Mark Plunkett, all from Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations.   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 webi...

Invasive species - an overview for farmers 20.01.2025

Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss invasive species – an overview for farmers.   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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-w...

The Role of Farmers in Protecting Nature 23.12.2024

Éanna Ní Lamhna, Author & Broadcaster, and Pat Murphy, former head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the role of farmers in protecting nature.   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...

Climate adaptation in forestry 16.12.2024

Niall Farrelly, Senior Forestry Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss climate adaptation in forestry.   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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-...

Managing your farm during the winter 09.12.2024

Fiona Doolan, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss managing your farm during the winter.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Noel Meehan.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/      ...

GEBTech Plus: Green Energy Boosting Technology for Sustainable Pig Production 03.12.2024

Dr. Dermot Hughes, GlasPort Bio, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss GEBTech Plus: Green Energy Boosting Technology for Sustainable Pig Production.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Maurice Deasy.   To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/...

Agricultural Environmental Research in East China 25.11.2024

Prof Owen Fenton, Research Officer & Wenxuan Shi, Post Doc, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Agricultural Environmental Research in East China.   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.t...

Meet the category winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 18.11.2024

Mark Gibson met up with this year’s Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability award category winners on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series.    The category winners were: -       Edwin Thompson, Tipperary, Dairy Farmer, Winner of the ‘Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions’ Category -       James O’Keeffe, Meath, Tillage farmer, Winner of the ‘Improving Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration...

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