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The Signpost Series

Teagasc
Sustainable Agriculture
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Irish Agriculture
National Heritage Week
Teagasc
Climate Change
Pilgrim Paths Of Ireland
Heritage
Ireland
Locam Project
Organic Farming
Nature Conservation
Water Quality
Sustainability
Sustainable Tourism
Camino
Irish History
Community Engagement
Clover
Environmental Protection Agency

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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Teagasc’s, Dr. Patrick Forrestal, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production’.

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Andrew Mahon, Senior Operations Manager, Bord Bia, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss meeting global sustainability expectations.

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Brian Nicholson, Kilkenny sheep farmer and Sheep Enterprise Winner in the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024; Terry Carroll, Teagasc Drystock Advisor; Frances McHugh & John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Department; and Michael... more

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Owen Murphy, Project Manager, Breeding Waders EIP, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss the conservation of some of Ireland’s most vulnerable species.

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Recent Guests

Patrick Forrestal
Senior Research Officer
Teagasc
Episode: Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production
Andrew Mahon
Senior Operations Manager for Bord Bia Quality Assurance Schemes
Bord Bia
Episode: Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations
Frances McHugh
Chagas Communication Specialist
Chagas
Episode: Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
Michael Healy-Rae
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Government of Ireland
Episode: Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
Brian Nicholson
Kilkenny farmer implementing agroforestry
Private farm
Episode: Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
Terry Carroll
Chagas advisor presenting financial interaction of agroforestry with schemes
Chagas
Episode: Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
John Casey
Teagasc forestry specialist
Teagasc
Episode: Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
Eddie Burgess
Agricultural Catchment Specialist with the Agricultural Catchments Programme
Teagasc
Episode: Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments
Cian Condon
Coordinator of the Chagas Connected Programme
Teagasc
Episode: Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments

Hosts

Mark Gibson
Host of the Teagasc Signpost Series; Teagasc affiliation with extensive involvement across episodes.
Owen Murphy
Project Manager of the Breeding Wader EIP initiative; Teagasc involvement and leadership in wildlife and sustainability initiatives.
Cian Condon
Coordinator of the Chagas Connected Programme and The Signpost Webinar Series; Teagasc collaborator.

Chart Rankings

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#242
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Apple Podcasts
#3
Ireland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#22
Ireland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#67
Sweden/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#123
New Zealand/Science/Nature

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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.
Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations
Q: What is the accuracy of data in AgNav and how can the data set quality be improved to stand up to scrutiny?
Data feeding AgNav comes largely from the Sustainability Service with checks and balances; while some data are self-declared, central databases like the fertilizer and remedy datasets enable verification, and outliers are questioned to improve overall data quality.
Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production
Q: Would there be a leap of faith for advisors or farmers to move from CAN-based products to protected urea, and how can performance be ensured?
The research shows that NBPT-protected urea consistently matched CAN in yield across a range of rates, including higher application rates, and that using protected urea can reduce nitrogen loss due to ammonia with a comparable yield to CAN; practical adoption steps include starting with a palette of the protected product and gradually integrating it into spreader settings to build confidence.
Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
Q: What would you say are the main attractive elements for farmers?
The main attractions are the financial incentives through BIS, CRIS, Eco, and ANC, plus the compatibility with nitrates, organic schemes, and other farm activities, which together create a strong business case for agroforestry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Signpost Series

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

A practical, policy-forward discussion series focused on sustainable agriculture in Ireland, with episodes spanning agroforestry, nutrient management, water quality, biodiversity, and the bioeconomy. Conversations frequently feature Teagasc researchers and advisors alongside policymakers, farmers, and partners from Chagas, Trinity College Dublin, and related programs. Listeners will likely encounter detailed explanations of grant schemes, nitrogen cycling, catchment management, and real-world farm practices that balance profitability with environmental stewardship. The format often combines technical insights with farm-level perspectives, policy context, and cross-scheme interactions, making it useful for industry professionals who want act... more

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7. John Casey
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