Gurteen College and The Signpost Programme
Gurteen College is one of 52 farms that have been selected to be part of the Teagasc Signpost Programme.
The Signpost Farms will:
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showcase the science based technologies which can reduce agricultural emissions;
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act as “hubs” for the Signpost Advisory campaign; and
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create a national network of farms where carbon sequestration in grassland and hedgerows can be be examined.
Gurteen College Signpost Programme Monthly Reports
The Gurteen College Farm Manager, Kenneth Flynn is writing a monthly article for the Signpost Programme. All articles to date can be viewed HERE
What is the Signpost programme?
The Signpost programme is a multi-annual campaign to lead climate action by all Irish farmers. The programmes aims to achieve early progress in reducing gaseous emissions from Irish agriculture and also:
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improve water quality
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maintain and in some cases improving bio-diversity
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reduce costs and create more profitable and sustainable farming enterprises.