The Signpost Series

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/

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Adaptive Management for Diverse Soil Types

Dr. David Wall, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Adaptive Management for Diverse Soil Types’. 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/ 

10-01
01:03:13

Citizen Science for Soil Health

Dr. Fiona Brennan, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Citizen Science for Soil Health. 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/ 

09-22
53:46

The Native Irish Honey Bee

Professor Grace McCormack, University of Galway, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss The Native Irish Honey Bee. 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/ 

09-15
59:55

Better Hedge Cutting

Francis Quigley, Machinery Specialist, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Better Hedge Cutting. 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/ 

09-08
59:13

National Hedgerow Week

Meadhbh Bolger, Heritage Council & Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss National Hedgerow Week and also cover a Strategy for Hedge Management on Farms. 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/ 

09-01
56:45

Minding our Traditional Farm Heritage

Barry O’Reilly, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, and Tom Fallon, Teagasc Specialist, Farm Buildings & Infrastructure, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Minding our Traditional Farm Heritage’. 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/ 

08-25
57:09

IPM in Ireland – Where, When and How

Shay Phelan, Teagasc Crops Specialist, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss IPM in Ireland – Where, When and How. 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/ 

08-18
01:00:48

Extensive Grasslands

This podcast episode of the Signpost Series is a follow up from the recent Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event and it covers:·      Engagement and Extent of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES·      Types and Management of Extensive Grassland Guest speakers include John Muldowney, DAFM & Dr. Helen Sheridan, UCD. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Catherine Keena and the Department of Agriculture’s, Pat Morrisson. 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/ 

08-10
59:57

The Grasses of Ireland

Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc and Catherine Casey, Heritage Council, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the book, ‘The Grasses of Ireland’. The webinar also features a recording of the keynote address by Dr. John Feehan at the recent Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s  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/ 

08-06
57:22

The Do’s and Don’ts of Drainage in Mineral Soils

Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Senior Research Officer, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of Drainage in Mineral Soils. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolin. 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/ 

07-28
58:44

GHG Emissions on Signpost Farms and Actions Taken to Reduce Them

Dr. Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss GHG Emissions on Signpost Farms and Actions Taken to Reduce Them. 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/ 

07-21
01:00:28

Farmer Practicalities of Growing Catch Crops

John Mahon, Signpost Tillage Programme Advisor, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Farmer Practicalities of Growing Catch Crops. 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/ 

07-14
58:18

The vital role of catch crops

Dr. Bridget Lynch, Teagasc Research Officer, and Dr. Richie Hackett, Crops Research Officer at Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the vital role of catch crops. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan. 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/ 

07-07
01:02:18

Sustainability Update from Moorepark

Professor Laurence Shalloo, Head of AGRIP, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give a Sustainability Update from Moorepark. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Maebh 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/ 

06-30
01:00:22

Carbon footprinting Irish tillage products

Dr. Donal O'Brien, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Carbon Foot-printing Irish Tillage Products. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Shay Phelan. 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/ 

06-23
58:26

Remote Sensing of Biodiversity on Irish Farmlands

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/ 

06-16
58:16

Farm Carbon Stocks

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/ 

06-09
57:57

UCD One Health Centre

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/ 

06-03
57:17

Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints

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/ 

05-26
59:15

Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland

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/ 

05-19
58:22

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