Sustainability Update from Moorepark

Sustainability Update from Moorepark

Author: Teagasc June 30, 2025 Duration: 1:00:22

Professor Laurence Shalloo, Head of AGRIP, Teagasc, joined Eddie Burgess on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to give a Sustainability Update from Moorepark.

 

A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc’s Maebh O'Hagan.

 

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https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/
                       
For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to:
https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 


Each week, The Signpost Series brings the vital conversations from Ireland's sustainable agriculture webinars directly to your headphones. This podcast captures those detailed discussions, translating complex science and on-the-ground experience into accessible audio for anyone invested in the future of farming. You'll hear from researchers, advisors, and farmers themselves as they tackle the practical challenges of reducing environmental impact while maintaining productive land. The focus is firmly on actionable strategies, exploring everything from soil health and nutrient management to biodiversity and cutting-edge technology that can lead to a lower-emissions agriculture sector. It’s a forward-looking dialogue, rooted in Irish contexts but with principles that resonate widely. By turning these webinars into a podcast, the series creates a portable resource for learning and reflection, whether you're commuting, working in the yard, or simply curious about where our food comes from and how it's produced. Tune in for a clear-eyed, weekly check-in on the innovations and enduring wisdom shaping a more sustainable relationship with the land.
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