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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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18:31

Farming Tips For Autumn

The Sod Pod ·

2026/09/25

On this episode, Clodagh, John, and Peter discuss grassland management tips for October, key deadlines to keep note of, a re cap of the ploughing championships, and much more. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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19:02

September farm update with Stephen, John & Jack

The Sod Pod ·

2026/09/11

This week, Stephen Carey is joined by Jack Kingston and John Brennan to discuss the latest on farm news. Jack discusses closing dates for fertiliser and slurry application, John looks forward to the National Ploughing Championships next week, and Stephen gives an update on tillage crops. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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20:22

Navigating Nutrient Applications and Fodder Budgets

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2026/08/28

On this week's episode, Clodagh and John discuss how to mange fertiliser applications ahead of the closing date on the 15th of September. They also cover the essentials of fodder budgeting - where your stocks should be at this time of year, the importance of knowing your silage quality and what to do if fodder is running tight. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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36:19

Harvest Update with Cooladine Farms

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2026/08/14

On this episode, Stephen Carey sits down with Cooladine Farms agronomy manager Eoin McDonald. They discuss the inclusion of Irish-grown grains in livestock feed, examine how yields and grain quality shaped up across Wexford this year and discuss what may influenced them. Eoin also looks ahead to establishing cover crops and oilseed rape. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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27:58

Lets Talk Genetics

The Sod Pod ·

2026/07/31

On this episode, our Product Manager Dr John Brennan is joined by Chris Carroll and David Corry, two experts in dairy and beef genetics from Genus ABS. They talk about how genetics have developed over the years, the current state of play, the value and impact of genetics on farm, sexed semen and genomic technology changes, and where they see genetics going in the future. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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29:36

Connecting People to Irish Agriculture with Agri Aware

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2026/07/17

On this week's podcast, Clodagh speaks to Marcus O'Halloran, Executive Director of Agri Aware. Marcus talks through his own farming background, the work Agri Aware does and how they're building a stronger connection between Irish farmers and the people who buy and consume their produce. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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34:22

"If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it...

The Sod Pod ·

2026/07/03

In this episode, we shifted away from the soil health agenda to focus on animal health. Vet, Bernard Furlong shares his knowledge and expertise in dealing with common animal health issues in a practical way, covering topics including, breeding, heat stress, summer scour syndrome, dosing strategies and faecal egg sampling. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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24:00

Potash Mining, CBAM, and Grassland Management tips...

The Sod Pod ·

2026/06/19

On this episode, Clodagh is joined by John O'Loughlin to discuss a recent visit to a potash mine in Germany, CBAM, the importance of lime, grass quality, and the upcoming Irish Grassland Association's summer tour which takes place on the 21st of July 2026 in Co. Waterford. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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18:50

Is it Socially Acceptable to Wear Cowboy Boots?

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2026/06/05

Stephen and Clodagh caught up on some fashion trends they'll be rocking in the milking parlour and combine harvester this summer, before more serious chats on grassland management mid-season, seed certification and cropping matters. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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15:00

Second Cut Nutrients and Reseeding

The Sod Pod ·

2026/05/22

On this episode, Clodagh chats with John and Peter about balancing second cut nutrient applications, reseeding and clover. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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15:00

Silage & Reseeding

The Sod Pod ·

2026/05/11

On this episode, Clodagh speaks to John and Peter about first cut grass silage, the importance of sugars at harvest, and reseeding. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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24:02

Sales Team on Tour ✈️

The Sod Pod ·

2026/04/24

In Part 1, Clodagh and Peter catch up and share their latest updates, before Clodagh fills Peter in on her recent trip to the Timac Agro HQ in Saint-Malo, where she travelled alongside four ATCs from our sales team. In Part 2, Clodagh sits down with ATCs Noel Hamell, Aoife Quinn, Jack Kingston, and Eoin O’Keeffe to discuss their visit to Timac Agro HQ. They highlight what impressed them most at HQ, key takeaways from the trip and how they’ll bring those insights back to Ireland. The Sod Pod;&...

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15:21

Fertiliser Advice & Preparing for Breeding

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2026/04/10

On this episode, Stephen and Clodagh discuss the current situation with grass and crops, fertiliser for grazing ground, and setting up the cows for the breeding season ahead. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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18:09

Managing the Conditions

The Sod Pod ·

2026/03/30

On this episode, John caught up with Stephen and Peter to chat about current challenges on farms, winter crop advice, and the springtime risk of grass tetany in ewes. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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29:38

The Three Pillars of Soil Health Explained 🌱

The Sod Pod ·

2026/03/13

On this episode, Peter Linden chats with Clodagh Bolger and John Brennan about all things soil health. The conversation focuses on the three pillars of soil health — physical, chemical and biological — why they are so important, the cost of poor soil health and some practical tips to help farmers improve their soils. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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18:45

Spring Workload but no Weather

The Sod Pod ·

2026/02/27

On this episode, John caught up with Clodagh and Stephen to chat about the current situation, and the importance of being ready to move when the weather picks up. Unfortunately, they did not have the crystal ball with them to tell us when this will be, but looks like it will be hectic few weeks when it does. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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16:16

Accuracy Starts with the Fertiliser Spreader: Bulk...

The Sod Pod ·

2026/02/13

On this weeks episode we're joined by John Corbett, Regional Sales Manager of North Cork, to talk about everything fertiliser spreader-related. Clodagh sits down with John to breakdown: How to set up your fertiliser spreader correctlyWhy bulk density mattersCommon mistakes that affect spreading accuracyKey health & safety considerations when spreading fertiliserFor more information on this topic visit our website: https://www.grasslandagro.com/fertiliserapplicationchecklist/ The Sod...

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20:32

New Year, New Regulations; Season 5

The Sod Pod ·

2026/01/30

On this episode, Clodagh Bolger hosts Peter Linden and John Brennan to discuss the new Nitrates regulations, spring slurry application and much more! The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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41:12

2025 Wrapped

The Sod Pod ·

2025/12/19

On this episode, Peter Linden catches up with John O'Loughlin, Clodagh Bolger, John Brennan and Stephen Carey to review the year gone by and discuss the renewal of the derogation, dry cow management and the upcoming Irish Grassland Association annual dairy conference. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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41:11

New Voice, Better Content 🚨

The Sod Pod ·

2025/11/07

On this episode we have a new person sitting infront of the golden Microphone. James has departed Grassland Agro after 15 years for a new challenge. Peter has been subbed in on trial and Clodagh, Stephen and John will decide if he is up to scratch. The main items covered included new soil sampling rules, silage sampling, BCS and derogation. Also Stephen on Tillage focus covered the NMP. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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