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The Signpost Series

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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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  • #307
    August 10 · 52 min

    Use of rapeseed cake to reduce GHG emissions in beef cattle

    Neal Folliard, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc, joined Tom O’Dwyer on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the use of rapeseed cake to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in beef cattle. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/SxGlbB-EyJc?si=AA51YZ7WEKSWaTZm To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #306
    August 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    EPA – National Agricultural Inspection Programme (NAIP) Confirmed

    Michael Martin, Senior Inspector, EPA,, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to provide an insight into the National Agricultural Inspections Programme (NAIP). You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/jXe6rVjXXQM?si=fmRZF4kO2JdXUUxo To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #305
    July 29 · 59 min

    Landscape Actions in Action: Collars, cattle and conservation in the Burren and Aran Islands

    Joanne O’Connell, Project Manager and Aoife Forde, Project Agriculturalist, ACRES Burren-Aran, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Landscape Actions in Action: Collars, cattle and conservation in the Burren and Aran Islands’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mícheál Kelly, Schemes Support Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/Ohl6xULnm1Y?si=hKwjUIhb9txMOsaE To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #304
    July 21 · 59 min

    BEEF2026: Driving Sustainable Performance

    Dr. Paul Crosson, Beef Enterprise Leader and Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcaszt version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘BEEF2026 – Driving Sustainable Performance’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/RgXnJxvIs80?si=Qd0RkZdcgb16qujw To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #303
    July 14 · 56 min

    Nature Based Solutions Showing Impact in Kilkenny

    Deirdre Glynn, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Jim Croke, River Basin Management Service, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Nature Based Solutions Showing Impact in Kilkenny’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/nQWgCuso1PI?si=scbpXJwAjXwxHsCQ To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #302
    July 8 · 57 min

    Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP

    Lorraine Hope, ACRES West Connacht and Trisha Deane, ACRES Kerry West Cork, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre and Mícheál Kelly, Schemes Support Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/swHnMocdEmY?si=QJYV7kOxNMBiP4Nz To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #301
    June 25 · 1 hr 1 min

    Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day

    Dr. Karen Daly, Teagasc, and Dr. Patrícia Antunes, Teagasc, joined Noel Meehan on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day’. 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 go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #300
    June 22 · 56 min

    A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms

    Dr. Mary Ryan, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Noel Meehan. To view the webinar go to: https://youtu.be/vf0-JT-AVEA?si=LOB4ZC90tuItGnBr To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #299
    June 9 · 58 min

    Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery

    Martin Bourke, Organic Specialist & Dr. William Deasy, Specialised Vegetable Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery’. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/6ZCrzmxuVys?si=cz8XiKL9ynoB-0Zx To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #298
    June 4 · 1 hr 2 min

    The importance of farmer health in farm safety

    Dr. David Meredith, Dr. Diana van Doorn and Francis Bligh, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The importance of farmer health in farm safety’. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/1TXl3f3FU9A?si=-uVH2AGtdFD5sesm To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #297
    May 28 · 57 min

    Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?

    Teagasc’s Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?’ A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Mícheál Kelly. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/14tSzXhN1S8?si=jpmTiZDwbazny4tU To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #296
    May 20 · 59 min

    GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from slurry

    Stephen Fagan, Business Development Manager, and Professor Vincent O’Flaherty, Chief Scientific Officer, GlasPort Bio, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from slurry’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr. Shaun Connolly, Teagasc Research Officer. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/-evcIprvTT8?si=yHtDFraEIOdxagCh To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #295
    May 12 · 1 hr

    Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation

    Ted Massey, Head of the Water and Air Quality Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/n8n1A8cLhKw?si=pTIjJzcuHeL54Y-E To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #294
    May 6 · 59 min

    Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES

    John Muldowney and Nicholas Fettes, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc Schemes Support Advisor. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/_AMo4jf9nU8?si=iJkwOhSiRoMoJojd To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #293
    April 29 · 57 min

    Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People

    Anne Goggin and Ross O’Donoghue, from Waters of Life, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Philip Murphy, Blackwater Catchment Co-ordinator, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/nVn8O2QLSoU?si=6hrkf8RX5iepTwbv To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #292
    April 20 · 1 hr 1 min

    MultiMilk: Impacts of sward species diversity on the performance of spring calving grazing dairy systems

    Dr. Brendan Horan, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the MultiMilk project: impacts of sward species diversity on the performance of spring calving grazing dairy systems. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Oisin Coakley, Catchment Coordinator, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/S36oFkBmycY?si=xEsSYqL4eD4_el0F To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #291
    April 15 · 56 min

    Changes in weather in 2025 & its impact on grass growth

    Paul Moore, Met Éireann & Dr. Elodie Ruelle, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the changes in weather in 2025 and its impact on grass growth. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Caitlin Looney, PastureBase Ireland. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/Nv2sI0SK9K8?si=3It86g02GHgitf62 To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #290
    April 2 · 59 min

    Feed Additives and Methane Production

    Teagasc’s Emily Roskam, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Feed Additives and Methane Production’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Meabh O’Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/hQYSU-mdaG0?si=946WastEuTTaqPY9 To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #289
    March 30 · 1 hr

    Rewetted Peatlands in Southern Germany

    Carla Bockermann, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Rewetted Peatlands in Southern Germany.’ A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Patrick Tuohy and Professor Owen Fenton. You can watch the webinar at: https://youtu.be/lGoUZ4_tIt8?si=-kt3MIBsETEv6xYu To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

  • #288
    March 18 · 58 min

    Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production

    Teagasc’s, Dr. Patrick Forrestal, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett from the Teagasc Signpost Programme. To view the webinar: https://youtu.be/edp3zILnzUI To register for future webinars go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/

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