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The Sod Pod

The Sod Pod

Grassland Agro

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Sod Pod episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Sod Pod for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Sod Pod episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Sod Pod - Soil Sampling; Understanding the Numbers
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07/21/23 • 27 min

On this episode James is joined with Lauren, Claire and John as they discuss the soil sample reports that the department of agriculture have been sending out to farmers to allow them to have a better understanding of its details.
A very detailed report and we have attempted to summarise it in slightly more understandable language. No mean feat!

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

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The Sod Pod - Grow with Us 🤔
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09/15/23 • 28 min

On this episode James and Lauren are joined by Lorraine Rossiter our Human Resources Manager in Grassland Agro and two of our Technical Sales Advisors Evelyn Fenlon and John Delee.
The group have a great discussion about working in Grassland Agro, the continued expansion and the opportunities within.
If you would like to find out more;
Email: [email protected]
or check out our current opportunities at;
https://roullier.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/20/home?c=roullier

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The Sod Pod - Don't GLAZE Over, EXTEND Your Knowledge
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01/19/24 • 27 min

Hello, Hello!
We are back for season three of The Sod Pod! James was joined by John and Lauren and they discussed the new range of protected fertilisers by Grassland Agro.
Also please find the link to the article dicussed in the new section added to season three; What's In The News!
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/dairy-farmers-in-derogation-secure-concessions-801305

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The Sod Pod - ☘ Mike Egan; Clover and Above ☘
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03/01/24 • 32 min

On this episode James Freeman sits down with Edward Healy and John O'Loughlin to have a detailed chat with Mike Egan, Research Officer for Grassland, in Teagasc Moorepark.
Mike gives a master class on clover, its impact and how to incorporate it in your sward.

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The Sod Pod - March On

March On

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03/29/24 • 28 min

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

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The Sod Pod - I Dream about Slurry
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09/27/24 • 27 min

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/

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The Sod Pod - New Additions, Sulphur and Sustainability
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11/25/22 • 28 min

On this episode of the Sod Pod, James and John have a chat with the newest additions to the team, the lovely Lauren and Claire.
Both ladies hail from a farming background so have plenty of insight and experience between them! They talk all things farming, grass management, sulphur and what solutions we need for a sustainable future.

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The Sod Pod - Farming Abroad and A Stag for Sean!
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11/11/22 • 32 min

On this episode we are delighted to welcome back past pupil Sean McMahon! Sean recently popped the question to his beloved Bronagh and this in turn sparked a very important conversation - where will we go for the stag?
This led us on to farming systems and grassland management in New Zealand, regional and farming pressures in the Netherlands and more. After plenty of discussion and a serious plug by James , it's looking like Sean will head to North Tipp for his stag - Garrykennedy here we come!!!

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The Sod Pod - Niall Laffan of Kingstown Farm
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10/28/22 • 31 min

On this episode we are joined by Niall Laffan and he gives a great insight into the family farm. From Sunflower, multispecies swards and pumpkins.
Kingstown Farm is a family run farm. In 2021 they planted a 3.5 acre field of sunflowers in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dublin. It turned out to be a huge success. Following on from the success of that event we ran our second charity sunflower field in August 2022.

This Halloween, they are running a Pick your Own Pumpkin Patch.

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

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The Sod Pod - The Young Farmers Taking Stock
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07/07/23 • 28 min

On this episode Claire Aspel and John O'Loughlin catch up with three of our seven Work placement Students as the give us an insight into what they are seeing in farming and their experiences so far with Grassland Agro.
We have Eoghan Devereux from The Model County, Wexford. Tadhg Griffin from The Kingdom of Kerry and Dara Heffernan from The Premier County, Tipperary.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Sod Pod have?

The Sod Pod currently has 73 episodes available.

What topics does The Sod Pod cover?

The podcast is about Dairy, Nature, Podcasts, Science, Agriculture, Farming, Business and Sustainability.

What is the most popular episode on The Sod Pod?

The episode title 'Farming Abroad and A Stag for Sean!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Sod Pod?

The average episode length on The Sod Pod is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Sod Pod released?

Episodes of The Sod Pod are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Sod Pod?

The first episode of The Sod Pod was released on Feb 21, 2022.

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