The Signpost Series

Follow The Signpost Series
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

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/

Teagasc


    • Jun 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 252 EPISODES


    More podcasts from Teagasc

    Search for episodes from The Signpost Series with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Signpost Series

    Remote Sensing of Biodiversity on Irish Farmlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 58:16


    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/ 

    Farm Carbon Stocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 57:57


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    UCD One Health Centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 57:17


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 59:15


    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/ 

    Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 58:22


    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 to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    FarmBioNet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 58:24


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 62:35


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 58:27


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 59:12


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    The potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 57:14


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:33


    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/ 

    Ireland's Hidden Peatlands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 58:08


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 58:04


    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.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Inspiring people about the biodiversity around us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 59:50


    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.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    FarmPEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 56:02


    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 go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Climate Adaptation in Grassland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 56:10


    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/ 

    Lowering the Carbon and Ammonia Footprints of the LoCAM Dairy Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 58:37


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Spring Nutrient Use - Reduce Losses and Improve Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 60:38


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    Protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 63:29


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Invasive species - an overview for farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 59:17


    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/ 

    The Role of Farmers in Protecting Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 65:53


    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 Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Climate adaptation in forestry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 59:08


    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/ 

    Managing your farm during the winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 58:59


    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/ 

    GEBTech Plus: Green Energy Boosting Technology for Sustainable Pig Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 56:25


    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.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Agricultural Environmental Research in East China

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 61:30


    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 go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Meet the category winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 64:59


    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, Limerick, Dairy farmer, Winner of the ‘Improving Water Quality' Category  Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Communications and Engagement Specialist and Noel Meehan, Head of ASSAP, also joined Mark to discuss the awards. 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/ 

    Putting links in the landscape for Lesser Horseshoe Bats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 58:14


    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/signpostpodcast/ 

    Improving Water Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 60:25


    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 podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/  

    Climate adaptation in tillage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 59:50


    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/ 

    GROFarmS - Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 60:42


    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 podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Sustainable Tillage Practices

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 59:58


    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: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/  

    Farming for Water EIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 61:21


    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 the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Non Productive Investments (NPIs) for farmers in the ACRES Co-Operation Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 47:10


    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/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    The North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environment Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 59:46


    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 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/ 

    Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Scottish Uplands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 61:47


    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-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Growing native trees and hedges from Irish seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 56:22


    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-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Better Hedges for All & Launch of Hedgerow Week 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 58:24


    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 podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Some Reflections on Land Use and Water Quality in New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 62:13


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    (Re)Discovering Heritage Through Old Routeways: Ireland's Pilgrim Paths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 61:14


    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/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Nitrates and anaerobic digestion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 62:32


    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: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    How animal health can positively impact our climate change targets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 56:44


    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 more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Dairy calf to beef welfare and TAMS supports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 56:36


    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-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Cultivating a sustainable future for Irish agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 62:01


    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/ 

    The opportunities of climate action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 60:03


    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 more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    A clear climate change signal in Irish weather and extremes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 60:17


    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 from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    How are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 58:49


    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 Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 60:35


    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 podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

    Claim The Signpost Series

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel