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The Sod Pod

Hello Hello! Welcome to The Sod Pod. A hugely informative farming podcast brought to you by Grassland Agro where we like to chat all things farming across the Island of Ireland and beyond. From agronomy to technology, agricultural policy, machinery and more, we are also partial to a healthy GAA debate along the way. Streaming every fortnight, pop on and give us a listen!

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37:46

Ploughing Through Autumn

The Sod Pod ·

2025/09/05

On this episode James sits down with the panel and the talk about the up and coming National Ploughing Championships. Fertiliser close season, tillage outlook and fodder budgets. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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38:38

Giving it Socks 🧦

The Sod Pod ·

2025/08/08

On this episode James sits down with John Brennan, Stephen carey, Clodagh Bolger and Peter Linden. From fodder budgets to fertiliser allowances a diverse conversation is had. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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45:23

Back to Business

The Sod Pod ·

2025/05/09

On this episode James catches up with Clodagh, Peter, Stephen and John and they cover many items from fertiliser for 2nd cut, tillage management and mineral supplementation. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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58:12

The One That Got Away

The Sod Pod ·

2025/04/04

Better late that never! Due to a calamity of hick-ups and snags we are only getting around to bringing you this episode taht was recorded at the beginning of April 🤷‍♀️ Edward Healy took part in his final Sod Pod before he moved onto his new career challenge in Tirlan. James Freeman sat with Ed Healy, Peter Linden, Clodagh Bolger, Stephen Carey and John Brennan to give their outlook on farming The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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51:26

March through Spring; Preparation is Key

The Sod Pod ·

2025/03/07

Hello, hello and welcome to Season Four of The Sod Pod! The team at Grassland Agro are delighted to be back for our fourth year. For 2025 we have changed our format from our original bi-weekly format. The Podcast will now be Monthly (1st Friday of every month) And we will video it for our YouTube channel. On this episode James has a big crowd on his hands. Edward Healy, John Brennan, Clodagh Bolger, Peter Linden and Stephen Carey. This is a great listen and many questions farmers ...

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43:13

Fresh Start, Same Roots; Season 4 has Landed

The Sod Pod ·

2025/02/07

Hello, hello and welcome to Season Four of The Sod Pod! The team at Grassland Agro are delighted to be back for our fourth year. For 2025 we have changed our format from our original bi-weekly format. The Podcast will now be Monthly (1st Friday of every month) And we will video it for our YouTube channel. On this episode James has a big crowd on his hands. Edward Healy, John O'Loughlin, John Brennan, Clodagh Bolger and Peter Linden. This is a great listen and many questions farmer...

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34:32

The Season Finale; Bbbrrr in Birr Co. Offaly

The Sod Pod ·

2024/12/20

On this episode Noel Hamell blackmailed James and Steady Eddie to hit the road and land in St. Brendan's Community Scholl in Birr Co. Offaly.This is a must listen.Thank you to each and every one of our listeners throughout season 3. Roll on Season four. We can't wait to talk again in February 2025The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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35:15

Tommy The Vet

The Sod Pod ·

2024/10/29

On this episode, James and Ed sit down with Tommy Heffernan. Tommy the Vet talks about what he sees in farming today and his views about the future of farming. A detailed conversation not to be missedThe Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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35:26

Winter Housing; Preparation is Key

The Sod Pod ·

2024/10/11

On this episode James is joined with John, Ed and Sean to discuss winter housing and being as prepared as possible for this tricky time that creeps up on farming. The discuss fodder quality and quantity, dosing, cubicle prep and and body condition scoring.Have a listen!The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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27:50

I Dream about Slurry

The Sod Pod ·

2024/09/27

On this Episode James, John and Ed talked about our time at the ploughing championships. And so many fond take aways from it.Also, on What's in The News the talk about trailers and car licences.What's In The News;https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/can-you-tow-a-livestock-trailer-on-a-category-b-licence/The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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31:04

Stick Season; Ploughing Preview

The Sod Pod ·

2024/09/13

On this episode James and Ed are joined by Sophie Tyner, a Regional Manager with Grassland Agro and John Brennan a member of our Technical and Sustainability Team.The excitement is building for the 93rd Annual National Ploughing Championships. Grassland Agro do not have one stand at the ploughing, they have TWO.The lads chat about what you can expect from these stands, who will be on them and things they love about ploughingWhat's in the News;https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/details...

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36:21

Not The Two Johnnies

The Sod Pod ·

2024/08/30

On this episode John O'Loughlin headed off down to Moorepark and had a sit down and cup of tea with John Maher who heads up the Grass 10 with Teagasc. The covered every corner of the country discussing the different Grass 10 winners.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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25:40

Protected Urea and The Banner Roar

The Sod Pod ·

2024/08/16

On this episode James, John and Ed talk about NBPT protected urea and of course Clares Famous hurling all Ireland Victory. What are some of the factors impacting growth rates this year and things to look out for as the season progresses.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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28:00

Joe Dunphy; Let it Grow

The Sod Pod ·

2024/08/02

On this episode Ed and John are joined by latest Grassland Agro Team member Peter Linden. The three lads caught up with Joe Dunphy from Teagasc and they discussed grass growth and weather.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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26:21

How many Bales are you Short?

The Sod Pod ·

2024/07/19

On this Episode John Ed and Sean caught up and discussed the on going fodder shortage and some useful calculators to help you work our you potential shortage.They also had a quick chat about The Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day and some of the items on display and discussed.And on a final note; best wishes to Clare and Cork in The All-Ireland Hurling FinalLINK; https://interactive.teagasc.ie/open/feedcheckerThe Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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37:02

Grab a ☕. N and P Allowances Explained

The Sod Pod ·

2024/07/05

On this episode John, Ed and Sean had a heavy conversation on data and fertiliser allowances. A tough mind field of data but they have done a great job of simplifying it as best they can to give you a clearer picture.And then for what's in the news they cover the Teagasc Grass 10 farm walks.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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30:39

Time to Drive On 📊

The Sod Pod ·

2024/06/21

On this episode James sat down with John and Ed to discuss, growth rates, fertiliser strategy, the clover struggles this year due to the unusual weather conditions and what the next phase of the Grassland Agro Soil Sustainability Programme entails. They also covered the recent announcement from the EU in relation to the Nature Restoration ProposalThe Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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36:39

Many Voices; Insights from the Experts

The Sod Pod ·

2024/06/07

On this episode the team from Grassland Agro were welcomed down to Teagasc Research Centre in Johnstown Castle County Wexford.John and Ed grabbed the gear and collared a fist of the Teagasc experts there on the day to talk about farming. They first nabbed David Wall and Edmond Casey, followed by Mark Plunkett and Mossy McCarthy.Then for this episodes what's in the News James and Sean McMahon had a chat about the article in Agriland about the Grassland Agro Mineral Block Range;https://ww...

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32:15

Deirdre O'Shea; A Broader Spectrum

The Sod Pod ·

2024/05/24

On this episode John grabbed the gear and headed off to meet Deirdre O'Shea from AON. Deirdre works in their Food Agri and beverage division.Link to What's in the News Article;https://www3.farmersjournal.ie/agribusiness/news/food-price-inflation-changed-consumer-buying-behaviour-818230The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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29:03

Make Yourself Agri Aware

The Sod Pod ·

2024/05/10

On this episode James and Steady Eddie are joined by Marcus O'Halloran from Agri Aware. Marcus from Tipperary talks about his own farm enterprise and the role that Agri Aware take in educating the Irish Public about farming to give those out side the community a greater understanding of the role farming takes in society.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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