Show overview
The Signpost Series has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 294 episodes. That works out to roughly 290 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 1m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Science show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 15 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 85 episodes published. Published by Teagasc.
From the publisher
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/
Latest Episodes
View all 294 episodesImproving Water Quality, Ireland’s Sixth Nitrates Action Programme and the Nitrates Derogation
Engagement & Status of Extensive Grasslands under ACRES
Agri-Environmental Programmes for Water Quality: The Waters of Life Approach to Processes and People
MultiMilk: Impacts of sward species diversity on the performance of spring calving grazing dairy systems
Changes in weather in 2025 & its impact on grass growth
Ep 290Feed Additives and Methane Production
Teagasc’s Emily Roskam, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Feed Additives and Methane Production’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Meabh O’Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at:https://youtu.be/hQYSU-mdaG0?si=946WastEuTTaqPY9 To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 289Rewetted Peatlands in Southern Germany
Carla Bockermann, Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Rewetted Peatlands in Southern Germany.’ A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Patrick Tuohy and Professor Owen Fenton.You can watch the webinar at:https://youtu.be/lGoUZ4_tIt8?si=-kt3MIBsETEv6xYu To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 288Reducing Emissions from Nitrogen Fertiliser while Sustaining or Improving Production
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’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Mark Plunkett from the Teagasc Signpost Programme. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/edp3zILnzUI To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 287Meeting Global Sustainability Expectations
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. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Cian Condon, KT Outreach & Innovation Specialist, Teagasc. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/VBjgt8p29gE To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 286Integrating Agroforestry on Irish Farms: A farmer’s perspective
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 Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss incorporating agroforestry into a farming system and the linkages between forestry and other schemes including BISS, organics, ACRES etc. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/5t71zd_cWe0 To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 285Conservation of some of Ireland’s most vulnerable species
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. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Environment Specialist, Ivan Kelly. To view the webinar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR-cRyxZR4g&list=PLdcRN-ArFOFhNPoBUhsIjudGckYSgbqw- To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 284Slurry: Think before you agitate, think before you spread
Donal McCabe, Teagasc Advisor and Róisín McManus, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Slurry – think before you agitate, think before you spread’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Signpost Climate Advisor, Méabh O’Hagan. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/ySwtJOfdoc4 To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 283The journey to increase biodiversity at the CAFRE Glenwherry Hill Farm
Nicola Warden, Senior Biodiversity Technologist, CAFRE joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give an insight into the journey to increase biodiversity at the CAFRE Glenwherry Hill Farm. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Ivan Kelly. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/lEN3-UhSt30 To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Ep 282The impact of agricultural diversification on protein security in Ireland
Dr. Marie Merlo, Teagasc, joined Cian Condon on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘The impact of agricultural diversification on protein security in Ireland’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Micheál Kelly. 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/
Ep 281Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments
Edward Burgess, ACP Programme, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Understanding N loss in Agricultural Catchments’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Cian Condon. 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/
Ep 280International Development of Agri Food Systems
Paul Maher, Teagasc and James Hennessy, Walsh Scholar & founder of Development Pamoja, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘International Development of Agri Food Systems’. 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/
Ep 279Beyond the Farm Gate: The Learnings from Farmer Networks in Advancing Organic Farming Innovation in Europe
John Noonan, Organic Advisor, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Beyond the Farm Gate: The Learnings from Farmer Networks in Advancing Organic Farming Innovation in Europe’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Elaine Leavy. 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/
Ep 278Farm Level Economic, Environmental & Transport Modelling of Alternative Feedstock Solutions for Regional Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Ireland
Dr. Fiona Thorne, Research Officer, Teagasc, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Farm Level Economic, Environmental & Transport Modelling of Alternative Feedstock Solutions for Regional Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Ireland’. 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/
Ep 277Lime – the foundation of sustainable farming
Dr. David Wall, Teagasc Research Officer, and Mark Plunkett, Training Specialist, Teagasc, joined Cathal Somers on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Lime – the foundation of sustainable farming’. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Fiona Doolan. 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/
Ep 276Exploring farmers’ adoption of greenhouse gas mitigation measures that reduce chemical fertiliser application
Felipe Javier Aguiar Noury, Trinity College Dublin, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Exploring farmers’ adoption of greenhouse gas mitigation measures that reduce chemical fertiliser application’. 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/