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The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
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Upcoming Webinars
Invasive species - an overview for farmers - 17 January 2025
Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre will join the webinar to discuss invasive species – an overview for farmers.
Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare - 24 January 2025
Lindsay Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK will join the webinar to discuss agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare.
Protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations - 31 January 2025
Patrick Forrestal, Brian McCarthy, Dermot Forristal and Mark Plunkett, Teagasc will join the webinar to discuss protected urea: emission reductions, performance and spreading considerations.
Previous Webinars
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The Role of Farmers in Protecting Nature - 20 December 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, Author & Broadcaster and Pat Murphy, former head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc 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 Cathal Somers, Teagasc.
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Climate adaptation in forestry - 13 December 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Niall Farrelly, Senior Forestry Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss climate adaptation in forestry. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Advisor.
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Managing your farm during the winter - 6 December 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Fiona Doolan, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc 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 Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc.
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GEBTech Plus: Green Energy Boosting Technology for Sustainable Pig Production - 29 November 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Dermot Hughes, GlasPort Bio to discuss GEBTech Plus: Green Energy Boosting Technology for Sustainable Pig Production. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentation, which was facilitated by Dr. Maurice Deasy, Post Doc Researcher, Teagasc.
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Agricultural Environmental Research in East China - 22 November 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Owen Fenton, Research Officer & Wenxuan Shi, Post Doc, Teagasc Johnstown Castle 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 Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc.
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Meet the category winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024 - 15 November 2024
A special episode of the Signpost Series took place on Friday, 15th November where we met the category winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024. Host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Siobhán Kavanagh, Signpost Communications and Engagement Specialist; Noel Meehan, Head of ASSAP, Teagasc; Ruth Wilson, National Biodiversity Data Centre; and the four category winners of the Teagasc FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024. The category winners are:
- 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
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Putting links in the landscape for Lesser Horseshoe Bats - 8 November 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Kate McAney, Vincent Wildlife Trust 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 Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Improving Water Quality - 1 November 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Eddie Burgess, Teagasc ACP was joined by Lori-Rae van Laren, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc to discuss Improving Water Quality - the Role of Local Actors and Ecological Factors in Mission-Oriented Agricultural Innovation Systems. Also joining Lori-Rae was Dr. Mary Ryan, Teagasc. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Eoghan O'Brien, Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.
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Climate adaptation in tillage - 25 October 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc was joined by Ciaran Collins, Teagasc Crops Specialist to discuss climate adaptation in tillage. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Advisor.
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GROFarmS - Growing Resilient Organic Farming Systems - 18 October 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Dr Kevin Kilcline, Teagasc researcher and GROFarmS project leader 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 Cathal Somers, Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.
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Sustainable Tillage Practices - 11 October 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Shay Phelan, Teagasc Tillage Specialist to discuss sustainable tillage practices. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cathal Somers, Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.
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Farming for Water EIP - 4 October 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Mairead Whitty, EIP Manager & Eimear Connery, ASSAP Advisor, Teagasc Cork East to discuss the Farming for Water EIP. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cathal Somers, Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.
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Non Productive Investments (NPI's) for Farmers in ACRES Cooperation Project - 27 September 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Fergal Monaghan, Programme Director for ACRES Breifne, Leinster and Munster/South Connacht Regions to discuss Non Productive Investments (NPI's) for Farmers in ACRES Cooperation Project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mícheál Kelly, Teagasc ACRES Specialist.
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North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environmental Scheme - 20 September 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Sinéad Grimes, former Project Manager to provide an overview of the North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environmental EIP Scheme. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Scottish Uplands - 13 September 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Davy McCracken, Head of SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre 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 Ivan Kelly, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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Growing native trees and hedges from Irish seed - 6 September 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Ray Ó Foghlú, Development Lead and Jeremy Turkington, Seedbank Co-ordinator, Hometree Charity 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 Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Better Hedges for All & Launch of Hedgerow Week 2024 - 30 August 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss better hedges for all and provide an overview of Hedgerow Week 2024. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Ivan Kelly, Sustainability Programme Advisor, Teagasc.
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Some Reflections on Land Use and Water Quality in New Zealand - 23 August 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc was joined by Professor Richard McDowell, Chief Scientist for Land and Water in New Zealand to provide 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 Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist, Teagasc.
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(Re)Discovering Heritage Through Old Routeways: Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths - 16 August 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by John G O’Dwyer, Chair of Pilgrim Paths Ireland to discuss (Re)Discovering Heritage Through Old Routeways: Ireland’s Pilgrim Paths. Ronan Healy, Project Manager, National Heritage Week also joined the webinar to provide an overview of what's taking place throughout National Heritage Week. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentation which was facilitated by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Nitrates and anaerobic digestion - 26 July 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Dr. Maurice Deasy, Post Doc Researcher, Teagasc to discuss Nitrates and anaerobic digestion. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O’Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Advisor.
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How animal health can positively impact our climate change targets - 19 July 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Teagasc Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer was joined by Lance Woods, MSD Animal Health Ireland & Nuffield Scholar 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 Méabh O’Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Advisor.
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Calf Welfare and TAMS supports - 12 July 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 12 July, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation was joined by Stephanie Ronan and Dr Robert Leonard, DAFM to discuss calf welfare and TAMS supports. Stephanie Ronan, DAFM provided an overview of calf welfare: current legislation and future insights. Dr Robert Leonard, DAFM provided an overview of the TAMS schemes. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost.
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Cultivating a sustainable future for Irish agriculture - 5 July 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation was joined by Professor Frank O'Mara, Teagasc Director for a discussion on cultivating a sustainable future for Irish agriculture.
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The opportunities of climate action - 28 June 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation was joined by Mary Frances Rochford, Programme Manager, Climate Change, EPA to discuss the opportunities of climate action. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost.
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A clear climate change signal in Irish weather and extremes - 21 June 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation was joined by Professor Conor Murphy, Maynooth University 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 John Greaney, Climate Farm Demo Advisor, Teagasc.
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How are EU projects supporting climate action across Europe? - 14 June 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of the Teagasc Signpost Programme was joined by Niamh Barry & John Greaney, ClimateSmart Advisors, Teagasc 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 Méabh O’Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Advisor.
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Update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions - 7 June 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Teagasc Head of Outreach and Innovation was joined by Dr. Hazel Costigan & Dr. Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc to give an update on feed additives to reduce methane emissions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentation, which was facilitated by Dr. Siobhán Kavanagh, Teagasc Signpost Programme.
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Net zero carbon emissions - 31 May 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Eddie Burgess, Teagasc ACP was joined by David Dolan, Nuffield Scholar and farmer to discuss net zero carbon emissions: challenges and opportunities for farmers and co-ops. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr Tom O'Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc.
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Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future - 24 May 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Professor Frank Mitloehner, Department of Animal Science, University of California to discuss Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future: Why we need a toolkit of solutions to improve sustainability in Animal Agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Padraig Foley, Teagasc.
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The Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming - 17 May 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by John Doherty, Project Manager and Henry O’Donnell, former Project Manager to discuss the Inishowen Uplands EIP: A whole farm approach to sustainable farming. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Organic Farming in Ireland - 10 May 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series,, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Jack Nolan, Senior Inspector, DAFM to discuss Organic Farming in Ireland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist.
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The ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project - 3 May 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane’ pilot biodiversity project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Ivan Kelly, Biodiversity Specialist, Teagasc.
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The impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050 - 26 April 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 26 April, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Daniel Henn, Phd Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc to discuss the impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc.
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Management of grassland peats - 19 April 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss the management of grassland peats. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc.
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The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils - 12 April 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss the pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cathal Somers, Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc.
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Market opportunities for organic food - 5 April 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 5 April, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr Bridget Little, Feedingstuffs, Fertiliser, Grain and Poultry Division, Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia. Dr Bridget Little, DAFM discussed the manufacture and retail of animal feedingstuffs. Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager, Bord Bia provided an insight into the market opportunities for organic food. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, Teagasc.
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Water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities - 22 March 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA to discuss water quality and agriculture - challenges and opportunities. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.
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The LoCAM-Dairy Project - 15 March 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss Lowering the Carbon and AMmonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production (LoCAM-dairy). A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentation, which was facilitated by Eoghan O'Brien, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor.
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Lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm - 8 March 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc to discuss lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Meabh O'Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Climate Advisor.
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Forest creation options and opportunities for afforestation and native tree area scheme - 1 March 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM and Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, Teagasc to discuss the Forestry Programme 2023 - 2027 and opportunities to integrate forests on the farm. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the presentations, which was facilitated by Liam Kelly, Teagasc Forestry Advisor.
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Managing Health and Safety in the busy spring season - 23 February 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. John McNamara & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists, Teagasc to discuss managing health and safety in the busy spring season. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.
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Slurry - Maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses - 16 February 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc to discuss slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses. 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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Solar PV in Agriculture - 9 February 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.
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Community led action for wetlands - 2 February 2024
On this episode of The Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum to discuss community led action for wetlands: Lessons from the Community Wetlands Forum. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Planting Hedges - 26 January 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss planting hedges. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.
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NMP Online, helping to embrace change - 19 January 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss NMP Online, helping to embrace change. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cathal Somers, Teagasc.
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Encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality - 12 January 2024
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Aoife Feeney, Nuffield Ireland Scholar to discuss encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc.
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