The Signpost Series

John Kelly, College Principal, Teagasc Ballyhaise College, joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the initiatives undertaken at Ballyhaise College to reduce emissions, both on the farm and around the campus.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Padraig Foley, Te...

Tom Houlihan, Teagasc Forestry Specialist, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the incorporation and benefits of trees on the farm.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.  ...

Eamonn Meskell, Regional Manager, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Southern Division, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the White Tailed Sea Eagle Reintroduction to Ireland project.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catheri...

Des Ferris, Technical Director at Keeling's, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss  sustainability and what it means for Keeling’s.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.   To regi...

Drs. Fiona McGovern, Noirin McHugh & Jonathan Herron, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print?   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc...

Eoin Kinsella, Project Manager, Duncannon EIP, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Duncannon Blue Flag Farming and Communities Scheme EIP.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc.   To register f...

Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss biodiversity on farmland.   A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc.  ...

Ted Massey and Leanne Roache, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) Nitrates Division joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Ireland's 5th Nitrates Action Programme and beyond. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Ger S...

Dr. Nicky Byrne, Teagasc, joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the added value of using high merit beef sires on the dairy herd. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc. To register for future w...

Andrew Cromie from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the role of genetics in helping address GHG challenges in agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signp...

Emer Fardy and Sean Leahy from Hilton Foods, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss providing our partners with affordable sustainable food. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc. To register...

Elaine Crosse and Mark Stafford, Danone, joined Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Danone's Sustainability Journey. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corpo...

Dr. Stephen Nolan, PIGergy Project & Mr. Shaun Connolly, GEBTech Project, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Cattle & Pig Manure’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environm...

David Meredith, Research Officer, Teagasc & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialist, Teagasc joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss understanding and supporting social sustainability of farmers and preventing injury and ill health in agriculture. A questions and answers session took pla...

Teagasc’s, Professor Gary Lanigan, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and the Role of Sequestration and Rewetting. The presentation was followed by a questions and answers session, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer...

Rory Somers, Policy Lead on Micro-generation and Assistant Principal, Retail Energy Policy & Regulation Division at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to give an overview of the Micro-generation Support Scheme. Rory was also joined by...

David Hagan, Sustainable Agricultural Manager, Devenish Nutrition and Russell Smyth, KPMG joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss meeting our sustainability targets in agriculture: the Agri biomethane opportunity. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilit...

Dr Seamus Kearney, Training and Development Specialist, Signpost Programme, Teagasc joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar with an overview of fertiliser programmes to save money and emissions on Dairy and Drystock farms. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was f...

Carol Quish, Mulkear EIP, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss on-farm actions to improve water quality in the Mulkear Catchment. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc. To register for future...

Dr Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc Researcher, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar with nutrient tips to save money and reduce emissions on your farm. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Departme...

Dr Dominika Krol, Teagasc & Dr David Kelleghan, UCD, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss ammonia emissions, impacts & solutions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Padraig Foley, Teagasc. To register for future webin...

Teagasc’s Marion Sorley joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss the carbon footprint of dairy farms along the Atlantic coast of Europe. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department,...

Professor Jane Stout, School of Natural Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss ‘Valuing Natural Capital for the Future’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside M...

Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc Solohead Farm, joined Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss managing red clover on dairy farms. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc. To regi...

Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer Department, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series webinar to discuss Future Upland Management - Lessons from SUAS. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist. To register...