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The Signpost Series

Teagasc
Biodiversity
Sustainable Agriculture
Teagasc
Irish Agriculture
Water Quality
Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainability
Ireland
Organic Farming
Soil Health
Agroforestry
Nutrient Management
Sustainable Farming
Health and Safety
Irish Farming
Hedgerows
Soil Management
Catch Crops
Slurry Spreading

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: www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/

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Deirdre Glynn, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Jim Croke, River Basin Management Service, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Nature Based Solutions Showing Impact in Kilkenny’.

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Lorraine Hope, ACRES West Connacht and Trisha Deane, ACRES Kerry West Cork, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP’.

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Dr. Karen Daly, Teagasc, and Dr. Patrícia Antunes, Teagasc, joined Noel Meehan on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day’.

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Dr. Mary Ryan, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms’.

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Recent Guests

Karen Daly
Head of Environment, Soils and Land Use at Johnstown Castle
Johnstown Castle Teagasc
Episode: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day
Patrícia Oliveira Antunes
Research Officer in Water Quality at Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day
Méabh O'Hagan
Supporting role in Better Farmer for Water campaign
Teagasc
Episode: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day
Mary Ryan
Senior Research Officer based in Athenrye, County Galway
Teagasc
Episode: A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms
Sarah Dempsey
Masters student focusing on Global Environmental Economics
University of Galway
Episode: A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms
Noel Meehan
Head of Water Quality Knowledge Transfer Department
Teagasc
Episode: A first look at the New Zealand approach to Water Quality Management on Farms
Martin Bourke
Organic Tillage Specialist
Chagas
Episode: Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery
William Deasy
Specialized Chagas Vegetable Advisor
Chagas
Episode: Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery
David Meredith
Head of Department, Agri-Food Business and Spatial Analysis, Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: The importance of farmer health in farm safety

Hosts

Mark Gibson
Host of The Signpost Series
Cian Condon
Host of The Signpost Series; Outreach and Innovation Specialist for Teagasc; Signpost Series host

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#199
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#32
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#49
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#119
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#122
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#189
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#211
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Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day
Q: How often should soil samples be taken for nutrient management?
Many practitioners test yearly or as part of a nutrient management plan; four-year intervals are common for general soil sampling, with more frequent checks when nutrient management plans require it.
Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from the Johnstown Castle Open Day
Q: What is soil compaction and what impact does it have on the soil?
Compaction squashes soil, reduces air pore space, and suppresses soil biology, leading to poorer water infiltration, higher erosion risk, lower yields, and biodiversity changes, especially in deeper subsurface layers.
Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery
Q: How will the machinery-sharing model work for farmers who want to participate?
There is a hire-based model with coordination by a project team, aiming to create a template for shared machinery that can be adopted by multiple farms, supported by training and proximity considerations to reduce transport time.
Organic Tillage & Vegetables: Better Weeding Through Shared Machinery
Q: What are the main practical challenges for scaling organic vegetable production in Ireland?
Labor cost, weed management, limited land availability, and the need for diversified rotations are key constraints; the project addresses these with mechanization, shared machinery, and crop diversification strategies.
Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES
Q: Can new farmers apply for the scheme?
Yes, but the scheme is currently over-subscribed; however, there is ongoing consideration of options to increase participation and adapt the framework for future rounds.

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What is The Signpost Series about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hands-on, research-driven series focused on sustainable Irish agriculture, with frequent deep-dives into practical measures for lowering emissions and improving environmental outcomes. Episodes span methane reduction technologies, water quality frameworks (including Nitrates Action Programme and derogation updates), extensive grassland management under ACRES, and agroforestry, often pairing policy context with farm-level implementation. Hosts ground technical discussions in real-world farming contexts, bring in government and research voices, and frequently explore the economics, adoption challenges, and education needed to scale sustainable practices. A notable thread across episodes is the balance between rigorous science, policy detail... more

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7. Martin Bourke
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