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-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostp...
Jul 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 257
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.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: ...
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 256
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 255
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Jun 23, 2025•58 min•Ep. 254
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/signpostpodcast/...
Jun 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 253
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/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signp...
Jun 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 252
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/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/sig...
Jun 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 251
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
May 26, 2025•59 min•Ep. 250
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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go t...
May 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 249
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts ...
May 12, 2025•58 min•Ep. 248
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts fro...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 247
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-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpod...
Apr 28, 2025•58 min•Ep. 246
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/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie...
Apr 13, 2025•59 min•Ep. 245
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts ...
Apr 07, 2025•57 min•Ep. 244
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Mar 31, 2025•58 min•Ep. 243
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/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/s...
Mar 24, 2025•58 min•Ep. 242
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-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teaga...
Mar 18, 2025•58 min•Ep. 241
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/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www....
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 240
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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series ...
Mar 03, 2025•56 min•Ep. 239
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/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Feb 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 238
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts ...
Feb 17, 2025•59 min•Ep. 237
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-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpod...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 236
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts ...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 235
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Jan 20, 2025•59 min•Ep. 234
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: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the S...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 233
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-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Dec 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 232
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/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Dec 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 231
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/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc....
Dec 03, 2024•56 min•Ep. 230
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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 229
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’ Category - Ken Gill, Offaly, suckler beef farmer, Winner of the ‘Enhancing biodiversity’ category - Martin Crowe,...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 228
