2023 Webinars
Wildlife in Christmas traditions – 22 December 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Eanna Ní Lamhna, Author, broadcaster & member of the CRRU Taskforce 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.
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EU Waters of LIFE – 15 December 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc was joined by Anne Goggin, Tom Drinan & Philip Murphy, Waters of LIFE IP 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 Meabh O’Hagan, Signpost Climate Advisor, Teagasc.
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Sustainable diets: Balancing personal and planetary health – 8 December 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Sinead McCarthy, Teagasc 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 Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost Climate Advisor.
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Farm Level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion – 1 December 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Maurice Deasy, Researcher on FLEET Project, Teagasc to discuss farm level economics of supplying silage for anaerobic digestion. 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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Past, current and future fertiliser use – 24 November 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc & Mark Plunkett, Training and Development Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme to discuss past, current and future fertiliser use. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar.
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The Irish Breeding Curlew EIP – 17 November 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, host Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Kathryn Finney, Project Manager, Irish Breeding Curlew EIP to discuss the Irish Breeding Curlew EIP. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Catchment management initiatives in the USA – 10 November 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Patrick Drohan, Penn State University to discuss catchment management initiatives in the USA. 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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Ecologically Significant Habitats on Farmland – 3 November 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Melinda Lyons, Environmental Management, TU Dublin to discuss ecologically significant habitats on farmland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist.
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Planning ACRES – the right action in the right place – 27 October 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Catherine Keena, Teagasc Countryside Management Specialist & John Lusby, Birdwatch Ireland to discuss planning ACRES – the right action in the right place. 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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From Data to Decarbonisation: Building the Backbone of a National Carbon Monitoring Network – 20 October 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by James Rambaud, Technologist, Teagasc to discuss ‘From Data to Decarbonisation: Building the Backbone of a National Carbon Monitoring Network’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett, Teagasc Signpost Programme.
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Innovation as a driver of Climate Action; Carbon Farming and Sustainable Dairy – 13 October 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Stewart Gee, Designer Producer, Ireland Agri Food Deep Demonstration to discuss innovation as a driver of Climate Action; Carbon Farming and Sustainable Dairy. 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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Launch of the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022 – 6 October 2023
This webinar took place as part of Teagasc Signpost SustainabilityMonth to launch the Teagasc Sustainability Report 2022. The webinar covered economic, social and environmental metrics using nationally representative data from the Teagasc National Farm Survey. It also included an update on development of a biodiversity indicator on NFS Farms.
The 2022 Sustainability Report was launched by Professor Frank O’Mara, Teagasc Director. The webinar, which was chaired by Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc, featured Kevin Hanrahan, Head of Rural Economy and Development Programme, Teagasc and had presentations from Trevor Donnellan, Head of Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department, Teagasc; Cathal Buckley, Economist, Teagasc; and Simon Leach, Biodiversity Assessment Technologist, Teagasc..
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National Fertiliser Database – 29 September 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’Regan, Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine to discuss the National Fertiliser Database. 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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AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains – 22 September 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Maeve Henchion, Teagasc & Dr. Jennifer Attard, Research Project Manager, MTU to discuss AgroBRIDGES: challenges and solutions to developing short food supply chains. 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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Digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable agriculture – 15 September 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Raquel Caetano Ferreira, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss the digitalisation of advisory services: vital to support sustainable 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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Harnessing our hedgerows for the future – 8 September 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Dr Lilian O’Sullivan, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle to discuss harnessing our hedgerows for the future. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Hedge planting and management & Launch of Hedgerow Week 2023 – 1 September 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc is joined by Dr. Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc to discuss hedge planting and management. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eddie Burgess, Catchment Specialist with the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme.
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Teagasc MACC 3 – 25 August 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Professor Gary Lanigan, Research Officer, Teagasc to discuss the Teagasc MACC 3. 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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Safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU) – 18 August 2023
Eanna Ní Lamhna, Author, broadcaster and member of the CRRU Taskforce joined the webinar to discuss safeguarding our wildlife, campaign for responsible rodenticide use (CRRU).
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Farming Rathcroghan EIP – preserving the past, protecting the future – 11 August 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Dr. Daniel Curley, Manager of Rathcroghan Visitor Centre & Richie Farrell, Project Manager, Rathcrogan EIP to discuss Farming Rathcroghan EIP – preserving the past, protecting the future. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Combining targeted measures and EIP funding to deliver water quality improvements – 4 August 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc is joined by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Manager, Teagasc & Fran Igoe, Regional Coordinator, LAWPRO to discuss combining targeted measures and EIP funding to deliver water quality improvements. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Shaun Roarty, Teagasc.
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Promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia & Ireland – 28 July 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Professor Alison Kennedy, National Centre for Farmer Health, Australia and Dr John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc to discuss promoting farmer health and safety for sustainability in Australia & Ireland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Francis Bligh, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc.
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The wrought iron farm gates – our heritage, our history, our responsibility – 21 July 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Shem Caulfield, Artist & Heritage Consultant to discuss the wrought iron farm gates – our heritage, our history, our responsibility. 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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ACRES: Overview & Milestones – 14 July 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist is joined by John Muldowney, Head of Agriculture & Environmental Structures Division, DAFM to discuss ACRES: Overview & Milestones. Also joining the webinar are Pat Morrisson, Agricultural Inspector in ACRES, DAFM and Dr Michelle Kearney, DAFM. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Terry Carroll, Teagasc Advisor.
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Challenges for the dairy sector in the Netherlands – 7 July 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Michel de Haan, Wageningen Livestock Research and Geert Stevens, Dutch Farmer to discuss the challenges for the dairy sector in the Netherlands. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eddie Burgess, Catchment Specialist with the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme.
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Signpost Advisory Programme – 30 June 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc is joined by Dr. George Ramsbottom, Head of Signpost Advisory Programme, Teagasc to give an insight into the Signpost Advisory Programme. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Meabh O’Hagan, Teagasc Signpost Advisor.
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Sustainable energy options in agriculture – 23 June 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Barry Caslin, Energy & Rural Development Specialist, Teagasc to discuss sustainable energy options in agriculture. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Kevin O’Sullivan, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor.
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Farm Zero C Project Update – 16 June 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc was joined by Gavin Hunt, Farm Zero C Project Manager, BiOrbic to give an update on the Farm Zero C Project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eddie Burgess, Catchment Specialist with the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme.
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Managing Soil Health – 9 June 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Stefan Geisen, Wageningen University and Research to discuss managing soil health. 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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Is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers? – 2 June 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Martin Bourke, Organic Tillage Specialist, Teagasc to discuss is organics a viable option for Irish tillage farmers?. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Fintan Phelan, Head of Farm Management & Rural Development Department, Teagasc.
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The Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – What was the process? – 26 May 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shuilleabhain, Chair of the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss to discuss the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Loss – What was the process?. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Protecting Farmland Pollinators – 19 May 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, EIP Project Manager to discuss Protecting Farmland Pollinators. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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Agricultural Catchments Programme – gaseous emissions and soil science update – 12 May 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr Bridget Lynch and Dr Ognjen Zurovec, ACP, Teagasc to discuss Agricultural Catchments Programme – gaseous emissions and soil science. 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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Water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme – 5 May 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr Per-Erik Mellander and Jason Galloway, Agricultural Catchments Programme (ACP), Teagasc to discuss water quality trends from the Agricultural Catchments Programme. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Eddie Burgess, Catchment Specialist with the Teagasc Agricultural Catchments Programme.
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ABP Sustainability Story – 28 April 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Stephen Connolly, Agri Sustainability Manager, ABP to give an insight into ABP’s Sustainability Story. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT.
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Bord Bia Sustainability Strategy for Irish Food – 21 April 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Mick Houlihan, Senior Manager, Agricultural Sustainability, Bord Bia to discuss the Bord Bia Sustainability Strategy for Irish Food. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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Irish Pig Sector and the Environment – 14 April 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Ger McCutcheon, Specialist Pig Development Officer, Teagasc to discuss the Irish Pig Sector and the Environment. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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Biomethane – An Opportunity for Ireland – 31 March 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Dr Tom O’Dwyer, Head of Signpost Programme, Teagasc was joined by JJ Lenihan, Teagasc Buildings Officer to discuss Biomethane – an opportunity for Ireland. A questions and answer session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist.
150th Signpost Series webinar – 24 March 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Teagasc Director, Professor Frank O’Mara, to discuss the Teagasc Climate Action Strategy and mark the 150th episode of The Signpost Series. 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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Managing soil health – 16 March 2023
Dr. Stefan Geisen, Wageningen University and Research & Prof. Andy Neal, Rothamsted Research joined the webinar to discuss managing soil health.
BovINE – Solutions for Sustainable Beef Farming – 10 March 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Dr. Maeve Henchion, Teagasc to discuss BovINE – Solutions for Sustainable Beef Farming. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Alan Dillon, DairyBeef 500 Programme Co-Ordinator, Teagasc.
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Lessons learned and recommendations from the SUAS EIP Project – 3 March 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Declan Byrne, SUAS Project Manager to discuss lessons learned and recommendations from the SUAS EIP Project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Scenarios exploring the national herd and grassland management targets to achieve climate targets – 24 February 2023
On this episode of The Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Teagasc Environment KT was joined by Daniel Henn, Solohead Farm, Teagasc Moorepark to discuss scenarios exploring the national herd and grassland management targets to achieve climate targets. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist.
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Actions for Pollinators on farmland – 17 February 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Ruth Wilson, National Biodiversity Data Centre to discuss the actions for pollinators on farmland. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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How farmers can help Barn Owls – 10 February 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by John Lusby, Birdwatch Ireland to discuss how farmers can help Barn Owls. John went through some examples of what farmers are doing on farms to help Barn Owls. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by James Mullane, Teagasc Dairy Advisor.
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Valuing Wetlands under Ramsar – 3 February 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Paul Johnston, Adjunct Professor of Environmental Engineering, Trinity College Dublin & Karin Dubsky, Coastal Ecologist, Coastwatch to discuss valuing Wetlands under Ramsar. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc..
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Impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says – 27 January 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. Edward Straw, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin to discuss the impacts of pesticides on the environment: What the science says. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar, which was facilitated by Michael Hennessy, Head of Crops Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc.
View presentation here: The Impacts of Pesticides on the Environment – What the Science says (PDF)
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The National Fertiliser Database – 20 January 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Webinar Series, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan & Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors to discuss the National Fertiliser Database, the banding of dairy cows and recent changes under the Nitrates Action Programme. 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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- National Fertiliser Database – Brief overview (PDF)
Dr. Finbarr O’ Regan, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM) - Nitrates Action Programme changes 2023 and Nitrates Derogation post -2023 (PDF)
Ted Massey, Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM)
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Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production – 13 January 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Pat Murphy, Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc was joined by Prof Tommy Boland, School of Agriculture & Food Science, University College Dublin to discuss addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production. A questions and answers session took place after the presentation which was facilitated by Catherine Keena, Countryside Management Specialist, Teagasc.
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Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023 – 6 January 2023
On this episode of the Signpost Series, Andy Boland, Teagasc Environment Specialist was joined by Dr. John McNamara, Health & Safety Specialist, Teagasc & Dr David Meredith, Teagasc to discuss implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023.
A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Noel Meehan, ASSAP Programme Manager, Teagasc.
View presentation here: Implementing Health and Safety for Sustainable Farming in 2023 (PDF)
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