The Signpost Series Webinars
Sustainable Agriculture Webinars
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
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Upcoming Webinars
Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints - 23 May 2025
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc.
Carbon Farming - 30 May 2025
Bernard Harris, Agricultural Inspector in the Climate Change and Bioenergy Policy Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) will join the webinar to discuss Carbon Farming.
Previous Webinars
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Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland - 16 May 2025
Dr Saorla Kavanagh, Teagasc Research Officer in Farmland Biodiversity will join the webinar to discuss Boosting Biodiversity on Farmland: What does good look like?.
FarmBioNet - 9 May 2025
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Meritxell Grau Butinyac, Teagasc & FarmBioNet Project Manager to provide an insight into FarmBioNet - Farmer-Focused Biodiversity and Agricultural Knowledge Network. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare - 2 May 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Teagasc Water Quality Specialist was joined by Dr. Lindsay Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK and Dr. Ian Short, Teagasc Forestry Researcher 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 John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Officer.
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Drainage status and Management of Peat Grasslands - 25 April 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Research Officer, Teagasc 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 Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc.
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Putting the Better Farming for Water Campaign into Action - 11 April 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Professor Pat Dillon, Director of Research, Teagasc 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 Fiona Doolan, Teagasc.
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The potential of plantain to reduce nitrate leaching in pasture systems - 4 April 2025
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc & Dr. Aoife Egan, Water EIP 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 Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc.
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Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow - 28 March 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Flo Blackbourn, Manager, Curlew Action, UK to discuss Action Now for Curlews Tomorrow. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Ireland's Hidden Peatlands - 21 March 2025
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. John Connolly, Trinity College Dublin to discuss Ireland's Hidden Peatlands. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland - 14 March 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 14 March, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Jesmond Harding, Conservation Officer, Butterfly Conservation Ireland to discuss encouraging Irish butterflies on farmland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Inspiring people about the biodiversity around us - 7 March 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Calvin Jones, Founder, Editor and Wildlife Guide, Ireland's Wildlife 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 Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Farm PEAT EIP - Overview and Key Learnings - 28 February 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Caroline Lalor, FarmPEAT Project Manager and Bernie Duffy, FarmPEAT Local Liaison Officer to provide an insight into the FarmPEAT EIP, along with the key learnings. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Climate Adaptation in Grassland - 21 February 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Eddie Burgess, Agricultural Catchments Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Elodie Ruelle, Senior Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss climate adaptation in grassland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Dr. Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost Climate Advisor.
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Lowering the Carbon and Ammonia Footprints of the LoCAM Dairy Farms - 14 February 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Emma Buckley, PhD Student, Teagasc 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 Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist and featured Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc.
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Spring Nutrient Use - Reduce Losses and Improve Returns - 7 February 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Fiona Doolin, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor to discuss Spring nutrient use - reduce losses and improve returns. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Eoghan O'Brien, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor.
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Protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations - 31 January 2025
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Teagasc Water Quality Specialist was joined by Patrick Forrestal, Áine Murray, Dermot Forristal and Mark Plunkett, Teagasc to discuss protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentation.
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Invasive species - an overview for farmers - 17 January 2025
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre 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 Ivan Kelly, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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