I am the Head of the Climate and Biodiversity Knowledge Transfer department for Teagasc, and am also responsible for the ignpost Programme. This programme’s objective is to lead and support Irish farmers in climate action.

Over my 30 years career with Teagasc, I have held a number of previous roles, including Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Regional Manager, Dairy Specialist and Environment Adviser. I hold a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (B.Agr.Sc.) degree, and a number of post graduate qualifications.

I work as a Plant Production and Water Management Specialist at the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Center in Minikowo. In this role, I provide and internasional support on water management in agriculture. My work focuses in particular on water retention, draininge systems, and measures supporting the adaptation of agriculture to climate change. I collaborate with farmers, water management organizations, and local government authorities at both municipal and county levels.

I have been working extensively with farmers for many years as an advisor, providing advisory services in various areas, including economic and managerial guidance for crop production, marketing and sales strategies, the welfare of farm animals, advisory services for new and aspiring farmers, as well as expertise in climate smart farming, environmentally-friendly agriculture, and several other topics.

I am also working with national authorities on different (but mainly) agricultural-related topics.

I have been working at the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Agricultural Advisory Centre (Kujawsko-Pomorski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego) in Minikowo since 2011, and since 2019, I have held the position of Head of the Agricultural Production Technology Department.

My responsibilities include the implementation of activities that disseminate and practically present, in the field, the application of innovative solutions related to crop production, including in the area of plant protection, fertilization, and biological progress.