The Signpost Series Webinars
Sustainable Agriculture Webinars
The Signpost Series - ‘Pointing the way to a low emissions agriculture’
Download and listen to The Signpost Series as a podcast below
Upcoming Webinars
Environmental Challenges and Opportunities in the Scottish Uplands - 13 September 2024
Davy McCracken, Head of SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre will join the webinar to discuss environmental challenges and opportunities in the Scottish Uplands.
North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environment Scheme - 20 September 2024
Speaker TBC will join the webinar to discuss the North Connemara Locally Led Agri-Environment Scheme.
Sustainable Tillage Practices - 27 September 2024
Shay Phelan, Crops Specialist, Teagasc will join the webinar to discuss sustainable tillage practices.
Previous Webinars
2023 Webinars | 2022 Webinars | 2021 Webinars | 2020 Webinars
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
(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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below
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.
Watch webinar recording below