Dr. Kate McAney, Vincent Wildlife Trust, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss 'Putting links in the landscape for Lesser Horseshoe Bats’. 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/signpost...
Nov 11, 2024•58 min•Ep. 227
Lori-Rae van Laren, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss 'Improving Water Quality - the Role of Local Actors and Ecological Factors in Mission-Oriented Agricultural Innovation Systems'. 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...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 226
Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist, joined Cathal Somers, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss climate adaptation in tillage. 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 Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 225
Dr Kevin Kilcline, Teagasc researcher and GROFarmS project leader, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss GROFarmS - Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems. 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 podc...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 224
Shay Phelan, Crops Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Sustainable Tillage Practices. 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: http...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 223
Mairead Whitty, EIP Manager, and Eimear Connery, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Cork East, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the Farming for Water EIP. 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 t...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 222
Fergal Monaghan, Programme Director for ACRES Breifne, Leinster and Munster/South Connacht Regions, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Non Productive Investments (NPIs) for farmers in ACRES Co-Operation Project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mícheál Kelly. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie...
Sep 30, 2024•47 min•Ep. 221
Sinéad Grimes, former Project Manager of the North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environmental EIP (NCLLAES) Scheme, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the scheme whose main aim was to ensure the long-term economic viability of hill farming in the Northwest Connemara area. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Dr. Catherine Kee...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 220
Davy McCracken, Head of SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss environmental challenges and opportunities in the Scottish Uplands. 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-we...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 219
Ray Ó’Foghlú, Development Lead and Jeremy Turkington, Seedbank Co-ordinator, Hometree Charity, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss growing native trees and hedges from Irish seed. 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-agricultur...
Sep 09, 2024•56 min•Ep. 218
Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Better Hedges for All & the Launch of Hedgerow Week 2024. 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 p...
Sep 02, 2024•58 min•Ep. 217
Professor Richard McDowell, Chief Scientist for Land and Water in New Zealand, joined Noel Meehan, Programme Manager, ASSAP, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, with some reflections on land use and water quality in New Zealand. 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 fro...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 216
John G O’ Dwyer, Chair of Pilgrim Paths Ireland & Ronan Healy, Project Manager, National Heritage Week, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss (Re)Discovering Heritage Through Old Routeways: Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths. 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/co...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 215
Dr. Maurice Deasy, Post Doc Researcher, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss Nitrates and anaerobic digestion. 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 Series go to: h...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 214
Lance Woods, MSD Animal Health Ireland & Nuffield Scholar, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss how animal health can positively impact our climate change targets. 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...
Jul 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 213
Dr Robert Leonard & Stephanie Ronan from the 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 dairy calf to beef welfare and TAMS supports. 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-agric...
Jul 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 212
Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss cultivating a sustainable future for Irish agriculture. 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/...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 211
Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager, Climate Change, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the opportunities of climate action. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc Signpost Specialist, Mark Plunkett. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For mo...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 210
Professor Conor Murphy, Maynooth University, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss a clear climate change signal in Irish weather and extremes. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s John Greaney. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts fr...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 209
Niamh Barry & John Greaney, ClimateSmart Advisors, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer, Head of the Signpost Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss how are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe? 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...
Jun 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 208
Dr. Hazel Costigan & Dr. Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to give an update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Siobhan Kavanagh. To register for future webinars visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more pod...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 207
David Dolan, Nuffield Scholar and farmer, joined Eddie Burgess, Teagasc Specialist with the Agricultural Catchments Programme, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss net zero carbon emissions: challenges and opportunities for farmers and co-ops. 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-agriculture-webinars...
Jun 04, 2024•59 min•Ep. 206
Professor Frank Mitloehner, Department of Animal Science, University of California, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss ‘Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future: Why we need a toolkit of solutions to improve sustainability in Animal Agriculture’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pádraig Foley. To register for future webinars vi...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 205
John Doherty, Project Manager, and Henry O’Donnell, former Project Manager, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming. 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/sustaina...
May 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 204
Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss organic farming in Ireland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Elaine Leavy. 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....
May 14, 2024•58 min•Ep. 203
Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project. 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 fro...
May 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 202
Daniel Henn, PhD Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050. 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...
Apr 29, 2024•59 min•Ep. 201
Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the management of grassland peats. 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...
Apr 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 200
Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils. 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 podcas...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 199
Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia, Dr. Brigid Little, Agricultural Inspector, Feeding Stuff Division, Department of Agriculture, and Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss market opportunities for organic food. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Joe Kelleher. To register for future webin...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 198
