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The Signpost Series

Teagascwww.teagasc.ie
This is the podcast version of the Signpost Series webinars which is a series of weekly sustainable agriculture webinars aimed at the Irish agriculture industry, ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’. For more from the programme visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/
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Episodes

Water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities

Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities. 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 ...

Mar 25, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 197

The LoCAM-Dairy Project

Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production (LoCAM-dairy). A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eoghan O'Brien, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corpora...

Mar 19, 202458 minEp. 196

Lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm

Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm 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/sustai...

Mar 11, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 195

Forest creation options and opportunities for afforestation and native tree area scheme

Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, Teagasc and Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the opportunities in terms of afforestation and native tree area scheme. 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 04, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 194

Managing Health & Safety in the busy spring season

Dr. John McNamara & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists with Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss managing health and safety in the busy spring season. 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-we...

Feb 26, 20241 hrEp. 193

Slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses

Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses’. 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 ...

Feb 19, 20241 hrEp. 192

Solar PV in Agriculture

Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture. 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 to: https://www....

Feb 13, 20241 hrEp. 191

Community led action for wetlands

Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss community led action for wetlands: Lessons from the Community Wetlands Forum. 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 mo...

Feb 06, 202459 minEp. 190

Planting Hedges

Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss planting hedges. 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 t...

Jan 29, 202458 minEp. 189

NMP Online, helping to embrace change

Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change. 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 S...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 188

Encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality

Aoife Feeney, Nuffield Ireland Scholar, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality. 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 fr...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 187

Éanna Ní Lamhna & Wildlife in Christmas traditions

Éanna Ní Lamhna, author, broadcaster & member of the CRRU Taskforce, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, on the last podcast version of the Signpost Series in 2023 to discuss wildlife in Christmas traditions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agricultu...

Jan 05, 202455 minEp. 186

EU Waters of LIFE

Anne Goggin and Philip Murphy, Waters of LIFE IP, joined Teagasc’s Noel Meehan, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘EU Waters of LIFE: the role of agricultural measures & results based payment schemes in delivering for water quality’. 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/...

Dec 18, 202358 minEp. 185

Sustainable diets: Balancing personal and planetary health

Dr. Sinead McCarthy, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss sustainable diets: balancing personal and planetary health. 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 ...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 184

Farm Level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion

Dr. Maurice Deasy, Researcher on FLEET Project, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss farm level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion. 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 04, 20231 hrEp. 183

Past, current and future fertiliser use

Teagasc’s Pat Murphy & Mark Plunkett, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss past, current and future fertiliser use. 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/...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 182

The Irish Breeding Curlew EIP

Kathryn Finney, Project Manager, Irish Breeding Curlew EIP, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The Irish Breeding Curlew EIP’. 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 Ser...

Nov 20, 202353 minEp. 181

Catchment management initiatives in the USA

Professor Patrick Joseph Drohan, Penn State University, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss catchment management initiatives in the USA 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 S...

Nov 15, 202355 minEp. 180

Ecologically Significant Habitats on Farmland

Dr. Melinda Lyons, Environmental Management, TU Dublin, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Ecologically Significant Habitats 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 ...

Nov 06, 202357 minEp. 179

Planning ACRES - the right action in the right place

Catherine Keena, Teagasc & John Lusby, Birdwatch Ireland joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Planning ACRES - the right action in the right place’. 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 po...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 178

From Data to Decarbonisation: Building the Backbone of a National Carbon Monitoring Network

James Rambaud, Technologist at Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s, Head of Environment KT, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘From Data to Decarbonisation: Building the Backbone of a National Carbon Monitoring Network’. 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 podca...

Oct 23, 202357 minEp. 177

Innovation as a driver of Climate Action: Carbon Farming and Sustainable Dairy

Stewart Gee, Designer Producer, Ireland Agri Food Deep Demonstration, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Innovation as a driver of Climate Action: Carbon Farming and Sustainable Dairy’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Head of Environment KT, Pat Murphy. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/cor...

Oct 16, 20231 hrEp. 176

Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022

As part of Teagasc Signpost Sustainability Month, the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022 was also launched via webinar, covering economic, social and environmental metrics using nationally representative data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey. It also included an update on development of a biodiversity indicator on NFS Farms. The 2022 Sustainability Report was launched by Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director and the webinar was chaired by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfe...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 175

The National Fertiliser Database

Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss The National Fertiliser Database. 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 podc...

Oct 02, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 174

AgroBRIDGES: challenges & solutions to developing short food supply chains

Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc, & Dr. Jennifer Attard, Research Project Manager, MTU, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains. 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...

Sep 25, 202359 minEp. 173

The digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable agriculture

Dr. Raquel Caetano Ferreira, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable agriculture. 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...

Sep 18, 202359 minEp. 172

Harnessing our hedgerows for the future

Dr Lilian O’Sullivan, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss harnessing our hedgerows for 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-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series...

Sep 12, 202357 minEp. 171

Hedge planting and management & the launch of Hedgerow Week 2023

Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer Teagasc’s Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss hedge planting and management & the launch of Hedgerow Week 2023. 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 mor...

Sep 04, 20231 hrEp. 170

Teagasc MACC 3

Professor Gary Lanigan, Research Officer with Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Teagasc MACC 3. 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 to: htt...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 169

Safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU)

Éanna Ní Lamhna, author, broadcaster and member of the CRRU Taskforce, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc’s Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU). 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-agricul...

Aug 21, 20231 hrEp. 168
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