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!
Harvest Update with Cooladine Farms
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/
Aug 14
36 min
Lets Talk Genetics
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/
Jul 31
27 min
Connecting People to Irish Agriculture with Agri Aware
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/
Jul 17
29 min
"If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it probably is a duck"
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/
Jul 3
34 min
Potash Mining, CBAM, and Grassland Management tips with John O'Loughlin
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/
Jun 19
24 min
Is it Socially Acceptable to Wear Cowboy Boots?
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/
Jun 5
18 min
Second Cut Nutrients and Reseeding
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/
May 22
15 min
Silage & Reseeding
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/
May 11
15 min
Sales Team on Tour ✈️
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;&...
Apr 24
24 min
Fertiliser Advice & Preparing for Breeding
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/
Apr 10
15 min
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