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Signpost Conference & General Assembly 2024

The Signpost Conference and General Assembly 2024 took place on Thursday, 21 November in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel.

The conference focused on how our weather has changed due to climate change and is predicted to continue changing. Farming practices will need to adjust to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets and adapt to changing weather patterns. While this poses challenges, Teagasc have aimed to outline a pathway to support farmers through technology, efficiency, and diversification.

Conference Summary

Signpost Conference Summary (PDF)

Signpost Conference Highlights (PDF)

Watch a video recording showing the highlights from the Signpost Conference 2024

Conference Programme

Download the Signpost Conference 2024 Proceedings Here

Opening Address

Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director

Session 1: Climate Challenges in Agriculture

Chaired by Dr. Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Programme, Teagasc

Weather trends over the past 60 years

Mary Curley, Met Éireann

Future weather & adaptation of farming practices

Dr. Elodie Ruelle, Teagasc

Session 2: Making Change Happen

Chaired by Dr. George Ramsbottom, Signpost Advisory Programme, Teagasc

Progress made on the Signpost Farms

Dr. Tom O'Dwyer, Teagasc

Putting Technologies into Practice

John & Brendan Walsh, Winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024

Session 3: Innovative Future Climate Solutions

Chaired by Dr. Karl Richards, Climate Centre, Teagasc

Methane Reducing Food Additives

Dr. Hazel Costigan, Teagasc

Cover Crops

Dr. Richie Hackett, Teagasc

The Impact of Finishing Age on GHG Emissions

Dr. Paul Crosson, Teagasc

How much soil carbon is stored under the Signpost farms?

Dr. Giulia Bondi, Teagasc

Monitoring, Reporting, & Verifying Above Ground Carbon Stocks on the Signpost Farms

Dr. Stuart Green, Teagasc

Beyond 2030: The Journey to Net Zero

Dr. Jonathan Herron, Teagasc