Dr. Daniel Curley, Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre & Ritchie Farrell, Project Manager EIP, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farming Rathcroghan EIP – preserving the past, protecting the future. 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-ev...
Aug 14, 2023•57 min•Ep. 167
Fran Igoe, LAWPRO Regional Co-Ordinator, and Noel Meehan, Head of the ASSAP Programme, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the €60 million EIP project to improve water quality. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Shaun Roarty. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webi...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 166
Dr. Jacquie Cotton from the National Centre for Farmer Health, Australia, and Dr John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia & Ireland’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Francis Blythe. To register for future w...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 165
Shem Caulfield, Artist & Heritage Consultant, joins Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘Wrought iron farm gates - our heritage, our history, our responsibility’. 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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 164
John Muldowney, Head of Agriculture & Environmental Structures Division, DAFM, joins Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss, ‘ACRES: Overview & Milestones’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Terry Carroll. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts...
Jul 17, 2023•57 min•Ep. 163
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. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-w...
Jul 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 162
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: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost...
Jul 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 161
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 future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more po...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 160
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/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https...
Jun 19, 2023•58 min•Ep. 159
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://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series...
Jun 12, 2023•58 min•Ep. 158
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts fr...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 157
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 Teagasc’s, Catherine Keena. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/s...
May 29, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 156
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: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 155
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, Tom O’Dwyer. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-...
May 15, 2023•59 min•Ep. 154
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 by Teagasc’s Eddie Burgess. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-eve...
May 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 153
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.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 152
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 register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 151
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: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Sig...
Apr 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 150
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-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teag...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 149
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 the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Mar 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 148
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcast...
Mar 14, 2023•55 min•Ep. 147
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 visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the ...
Mar 06, 2023•59 min•Ep. 146
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 Andy Boland. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainab...
Feb 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 145
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: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpo...
Feb 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 144
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-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpo...
Feb 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 143
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 future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more ...
Feb 07, 2023•58 min•Ep. 142
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, Teagasc. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-ag...
Jan 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 141
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 webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc. To register for future we...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 140
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 Catherine Keena. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustain...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 139
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 webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts fro...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 138
