The Sod Pod

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!

March through Spring; Preparation is Key

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 ...

03-07
51:26

Fresh Start, Same Roots; Season 4 has Landed

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...

02-07
43:13

The Season Finale; Bbbrrr in Birr Co. Offaly

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 2025 The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

12-20
34:32

Tommy The Vet

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 missed The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

10-25
35:15

Winter Housing; Preparation is Key

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/

10-11
35:26

I Dream about Slurry

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/

09-27
27:50

Stick Season; Ploughing Preview

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 ploughing What's in the News; https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/de...

09-13
31:04

Not The Two Johnnies

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/

08-30
36:21

Protected Urea and The Banner Roar

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/

08-16
25:40

Joe Dunphy; Let it Grow

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/

08-02
28:00

How many Bales are you Short?

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 Final LINK; https://interactive.teagasc.ie/open/feedchecker The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

07-19
26:21

Grab a ☕. N and P Allowances Explained

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/

07-05
37:02

Time to Drive On 📊

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 Proposal The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

06-21
30:39

Many Voices; Insights from the Experts

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:/...

06-07
36:39

Deirdre O'Shea; A Broader Spectrum

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-818230 The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

05-24
32:15

Make Yourself Agri Aware

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/

05-10
29:03

☘ Beleaf in Clover with Caitlin and Joe

On this episode John and Ed caught up with two people from Teagasc, Caitlin Looney and Joseph Dunphy. The had a detailed discussion on the impacts of clover and how to utilise it. They also discussed the two weeks of Teagasc Clover walks held up and down the country which was the followed by Clover week. #CloverWeek #BeleafinClover The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

04-26
37:45

Siobhan Walsh; On the Edge

On this episode John and Ed caught up with Siobhan Walsh, Tillage Editor with The Irish Farmers Journal. The discuss the issues currently facing and tillage and some situations that might help alleviate these pressures a bit. Link to The Tillage Podcast with Siobhan Walsh; https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UYV2Cj3Daqo8gzE14LTga?si=1abb3fdfa771426b What's in The News; https://www.farmersjournal.ie/tillage/news/april-beans-the-big-planting-question-812508 The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacag...

04-12
31:19

March On

On this episode John, Ed, Lauren and Eoin caught up and had a chat about the current situation in farming and what to look out for. They also covered The Grass 10 news letter in what's in the news The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

03-29
28:46

Bee Like Kevin and Abby 🐝

Wishing all our listeners a very happy St. Patricks Day. This episode is a little different. Firstly John caught up with the Team in Bee Media, Kevin and Abby. They talked about social media and content creation. Then James covered whats in the news. The article came from Agriland this week; https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/over-360000-passports-issued-from-genotyping-programme/ An update on The National Genotyping Programme by the ICBF. https://www.icbf.com/national-ge...

03-15
17:13

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