The Signpost Series

Michel de Haan, Wageningen Livestock Research, and Geert Stevens, a Dutch farmer, join Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Challenges for the dairy sector in the Netherlands’.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Eddie Burgess.  ...

Dr. George Ramsbottom, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Advisory Programme, joins Tom O’Dwyer, Teagasc’s Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The Signpost Advisory Programme’.     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...

Barry Caslin, Teagasc’s Energy & Rural Development Specialist, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Sustainable Energy Options in Agriculture’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Kevin O’Sullivan.      To register for f...

Gavin Hunt from BiOrbic, the Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre, joined Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series with an update on the, ‘Farm Zero C Project’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Eddie Burgess.      To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie...

Dr. Stefan Geisen from Wageningen University & Research, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Managing Soil Health’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Pat Murphy.     To register for future webinars visit: https://ww...

Martin Bourke, Organic Tillage Specialist with Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers?’   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Fintan Phelan.    To register for future webin...

Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘The Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – what was the process?’   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagas...

Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, EIP Project Manager, Biodiversity Ireland, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Protecting Farmland Pollinators’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Andy Boland.     To register for future webinars visit: http...

Dr. Bridget Lynch and Dr. Ognjen Zurovec from the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Agricultural Catchments Programme – gaseous emissions and soil science update’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, To...

Dr. Per-Erik Mellander & Jason Galloway from the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated b...

Stephen Connolly, ABP’s Agri Sustainability Manager, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘ABP’s Sustainability Story’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.t...

Mick Houlihan, Senior Manager, Agricultural Sustainability, Origin Green, Bord Bia, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Bord Bia’s Sustainability Strategy for Irish Food’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Andy Boland.     To reg...

Ger McCutcheon, Teagasc Specialist Pig Development Officer, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘The Irish Pig Sector & the Environment’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Andy Boland.     To register for future webinars visit...

Teagasc Building Officer, JJ Lenihan, joined Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Teagasc’s Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Biomethane – An Opportunity for Ireland’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Barry Caslin.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-e...

For this special 150th Signpost Series episode, Teagasc Director, Prof. Frank O'Mara, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the webinar to discuss Teagasc’s Climate Action Strategy.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/     For more podcasts from t...

Teagasc’s Dr. Maeve Henchion, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘BovINE: a source of solutions for sustainability challenges in the European Beef Sector’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Alan Dillon.     To register for future...

Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Lessons learned and recommendations from the SUAS EIP Project’.   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 vi...

Teagasc’s Declan Henn, a PhD student at the University of Limerick, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Scenarios exploring the national herd and grassland management to achieve climate targets’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s...

Ruth Wilson from the National Biodiversity Data Centre joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Actions for pollinators 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: h...

John Lusby from Birdwatch Ireland joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘How farmers can help Barn Owls’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s James Mullane.     To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable...

Prof. Paul Johnston from Trinity College, Dublin, and Karin Dubsky from Coastwatch, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘ Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar’.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena.     To register for...

Dr Edward Straw from the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College, Dublin joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The impacts of pesticides on the environment - what the science says’.    A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops KT,...

Dr. Finbarr O’Regan and Ted Massey, Inspectors at the Department of Agriculture, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the National Fertiliser Database, the banding of dairy cows and recent changes under the Nitrates Action Programme.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the w...

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...