Rephonic
Artwork for The Signpost Series

The Signpost Series

Teagasc
Biodiversity
Sustainable Agriculture
Teagasc
Irish Agriculture
Climate Change
Water Quality
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Sustainability
Ireland
Agroforestry
Nutrient Management
Organic Farming
Soil Health
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/

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes297Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NatureScienceEducation

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Signpost Series

Latest Episodes

Dr. David Meredith, Dr. Diana van Doorn and Francis Bligh, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The importance of farmer health in farm safety’.

You can watch the webinar at:

youtu.be/... more

Teagasc’s Dr. Saorla Kavanagh, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Beast of Burden – how can we enhance biodiversity on farmland?’

A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar w... more

YouTube

Stephen Fagan, Business Development Manager, and Professor Vincent O’Flaherty, Chief Scientific Officer, GlasPort Bio, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from s... more

YouTube

Ted Massey, Head of the Water and Air Quality Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Irish Farmers Journal podcasts
Irish Farmers Journal podcastsIrish Farmers Journal
The Sod Pod
The Sod PodGrassland Agro

Recent Guests

Vincent O'Flaherty
Chief Scientific Officer, Glasport Bio
Glasport Bio
Episode: GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from slurry
Stephen Fagan
Business Development Manager, Glasport Bio
Glasport Bio
Episode: GlasPort Bio: Reducing methane emissions from slurry
Ted Massey
Senior Inspector, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Episode: Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation
John Muldowney
Head of Division, Agriculture and Environmental Structures Division
Department of Agriculture and Food and the Marine
Episode: Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES
Nicholas Fettes
Lead ecologist
Department of Agriculture and Food and the Marine
Episode: Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES
Anne Goggin
Project Manager of the Waters for Life Programme
Waters for Life Programme, Teagasc
Episode: Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People
Ross O'Donoghue
Communications and Stakeholder Relationships Manager
Waters for Life Programme, Teagasc
Episode: Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People
Paul Moore
Climatologist
Met Éireann
Episode: Changes in weather in 2025 & its impact on grass growth
Elodie Ruelle
Senior research officer
Teagasc
Episode: Changes in weather in 2025 & its impact on grass growth

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.

Apple Podcasts
#236
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#40
Ireland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#62
India/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#161
Norway/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#196
Ireland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#216
Switzerland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#226
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#230
Japan/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Improving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation
Q: What happens to the Water Framework Directive target process after 2027 for Ireland's water bodies?
The EPA assesses compliance on a three-year cycle; the next report covering 2027 will be published in 2028, and Ireland will continue to engage with the Commission to address the 2027 target while focusing on delivering improvements on the ground.
Feed Additives and Methane Production
Q: Are the effects of different additive technologies cumulative, or do they interfere with one another?
There is evidence of potential cumulative effects when combining technologies, but Grange has not yet conducted comprehensive studies on combined use; more research is needed to confirm additive stacking.
Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations
Q: Is there a vision to synchronize European schemes to reduce farm-level compliance burden?
Yes, there is an ambition to move toward a single standard and certification across farm enterprises to simplify compliance and reduce audit duplication, while maintaining robust verification.
Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations
Q: Should biodiversity be a bigger part of commercial conversations, and how will it affect future standards?
Biodiversity is increasingly a major topic in standards and retailer expectations, with certification programs pushing for biodiversity improvements; Bord Bia is incorporating biodiversity considerations into primary producer standards to support credible commercial conversations.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Signpost Series

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

Where can I find podcast stats for The Signpost Series?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Signpost Series. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Signpost Series and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Signpost Series get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Signpost Series, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Signpost Series?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Signpost Series, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Signpost Series have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Signpost Series has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Signpost Series?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Signpost Series:

1. Irish Farmers Journal podcasts
2. The Beef Edge
3. The Sod Pod
4. The Dairy Edge
5. The Tillage Edge

How many episodes of The Signpost Series are there?

The Signpost Series launched 5 years ago and published 297 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Signpost Series?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Signpost Series?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Signpost Series from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Signpost Series?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Signpost Series. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Signpost Series?

Recent guests on The Signpost Series include:

1. Vincent O'Flaherty
2. Stephen Fagan
3. Ted Massey
4. John Muldowney
5. Nicholas Fettes
6. Anne Goggin
7. Ross O'Donoghue
8. Paul Moore

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days