The Signpost Series

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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/      ...

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/...

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...

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...

Dr. Kate McAney, Vincent Wildlife Trust, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss 'Putting links in the landscape for Lesser Horseshoe Bats’.   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...

Lori-Rae van Laren, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss 'Improving Water Quality - the Role of Local Actors and Ecological Factors in Mission-Oriented Agricultural Innovation Systems'.   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 f...

Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, joined Cathal Somers, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss climate adaptation in tillage.   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 visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/    ...

Dr Kevin Kilcline, Teagasc researcher and GROFarmS project leader, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss GROFarmS - Growing Resilient Organic Farming 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...

Shay Phelan, Crops Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Sustainable Tillage Practices.   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/c...

Mairead Whitty, EIP Manager, and Eimear Connery, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Cork East, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the Farming for Water EIP.   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 v...

Fergal Monaghan, Programme Director for ACRES Breifne, Leinster and Munster/South Connacht Regions, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Non Productive Investments (NPIs) for farmers in ACRES Co-Operation Project.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was...

Sinéad Grimes, former Project Manager of the North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environmental EIP (NCLLAES) Scheme, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the scheme whose main aim was to ensure the long-term economic viability of hill farming in the Northwest Connemara area.   A questions and ans...

Davy McCracken, Head of SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss environmental challenges and opportunities in the Scottish Uplands.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly.   T...

Ray Ó’Foghlú, Development Lead and Jeremy Turkington, Seedbank Co-ordinator, Hometree Charity, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss growing native trees and hedges from Irish seed.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena....

Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Better Hedges for All & the Launch of Hedgerow Week 2024.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly.     To register for f...

Professor Richard McDowell, Chief Scientist for Land and Water in New Zealand, joined Noel Meehan, Programme Manager, ASSAP, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, with some reflections on land use and water quality in New Zealand.   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 webin...

John G O’ Dwyer, Chair of Pilgrim Paths Ireland & Ronan Healy, Project Manager, National Heritage Week, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss (Re)Discovering Heritage Through Old Routeways: Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was fac...

Dr. Maurice Deasy, Post Doc Researcher, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Nitrates and anaerobic digestion.   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 visit: https://www.teagasc...

Lance Woods, MSD Animal Health Ireland & Nuffield Scholar, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss how animal health can positively impact our climate change targets.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Méabh O'Hagan.     To registe...