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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/

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United States

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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/

Language:

English


Episodes
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The impact of clover along with other measures on land use and net zero emissions from Irish agriculture by 2050

4/29/2024
Daniel Henn, PhD Student, University of Limerick & Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, 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 Teagasc’s Noel Meehan. 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/

Duration:00:59:00

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The management of grassland peats

4/22/2024
Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Teagasc Moorepark, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the management of grassland peats. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:00:59:27

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The pitfalls of measuring carbon stocks from grassland soils

4/15/2024
Professor Owen Fenton, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 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/

Duration:01:01:16

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Market opportunities for organic food

4/8/2024
Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager with Bord Bia, Dr. Brigid Little, Agricultural Inspector, Feeding Stuff Division, Department of Agriculture, and Joe Kelleher, Organic Specialist, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss market opportunities for organic food. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Joe Kelleher. 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/

Duration:01:00:11

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Water quality and agriculture challenges and opportunities

3/25/2024
Dr. Jenny Deakin, Senior Catchment Scientist, EPA, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:01:00:45

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The LoCAM-Dairy Project

3/19/2024
Dr. James Humphreys, Principal Research Officer, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 webinar which was facilitated by Eoghan O'Brien, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor. 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/

Duration:00:58:08

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Lowering the carbon and ammonia footprints of pasture-based dairy production at Solohead Research Farm

3/11/2024
Owen Cashman, Phd Student, Solohead Farm, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 Teagasc’s Méabh 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/

Duration:01:00:52

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Forest creation options and opportunities for afforestation and native tree area scheme

3/4/2024
Tom Houlihan, Forestry Specialist, Teagasc and Seppi Hona, Forestry Inspector, DAFM, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the opportunities in terms of afforestation and native tree area scheme. 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/

Duration:01:01:19

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Managing Health & Safety in the busy spring season

2/26/2024
Dr. John McNamara & Francis Bligh, Health and Safety Specialists with Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:00:59:48

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Slurry - maximising agricultural benefits, minimising environmental losses

2/19/2024
Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 Teagasc’s Eoghan O'Brien. 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/

Duration:01:00:12

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Solar PV in Agriculture

2/13/2024
Barry Caslin, Energy Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Solar PV in Agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:00:59:50

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Community led action for wetlands

2/6/2024
Dr. Mícheál Callaghan, Community Wetlands Forum, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 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/

Duration:00:59:07

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Planting Hedges

1/29/2024
Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss planting hedges. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:00:57:43

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NMP Online, helping to embrace change

1/22/2024
Dr. Padraig Foley, Technologist, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 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/

Duration:01:02:29

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Encouraging farmers to prioritise on farm actions for water quality

1/15/2024
Aoife Feeney, Nuffield Ireland Scholar, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series 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 Teagasc’s Pat Murphy. 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/

Duration:01:02:20

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Éanna Ní Lamhna & Wildlife in Christmas traditions

1/5/2024
Éanna Ní Lamhna, author, broadcaster & member of the CRRU Taskforce, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, on the last podcast version of the Signpost Series in 2023 to discuss wildlife in Christmas traditions. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc. 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/

Duration:00:55:23

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EU Waters of LIFE

12/18/2023
Anne Goggin and Philip Murphy, Waters of LIFE IP, joined Teagasc’s Noel Meehan, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘EU Waters of LIFE: the role of agricultural measures & results based payment schemes in delivering for water quality’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Méabh 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/

Duration:00:57:53

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Sustainable diets: Balancing personal and planetary health

12/11/2023
Dr. Sinead McCarthy, Teagasc, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc’s Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss sustainable diets: balancing personal and planetary health. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s, Seamus Kearney. 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/

Duration:01:01:00

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Farm Level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion

12/4/2023
Dr. Maurice Deasy, Researcher on FLEET Project, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss farm level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion. 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/

Duration:00:59:41

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Past, current and future fertiliser use

11/27/2023
Teagasc’s Pat Murphy & Mark Plunkett, joined Mark Gibson, Head of the Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss past, current and future fertiliser use. 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/

Duration:01:01:08