On this episode Ed and John recorded a tillage special with Shay Phelan.  Shay is a Tillage and Potato Crop Specialist with Teagasc based in Oakpark Research Centre Co. Carlow.Whats in the News!https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/tillage-how-to-make-best-use-of-glyphosate/The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode James caught up with John, Ed and Eoin and they had a chat about the growing season ahead.  This chat was heavily focused on The Spring Rotation Planner.Also, here is the link to the What's in the News section;https://www.farmersjournal.ie/dairy/grass-and-feeding/meet-the-sustainable-grassland-farmer-of-the-year-finalists-800015The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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-801305The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

Hello, hello and welcome to the season finale of The Sod Pod!A huge thank you to each and everyone of you, our listeners.James caught up with Edward, Lauren and Eoin and they reviewed the season of The Sod Pod.Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode James Freeman, The Sharp Shooter, is joined by Lauren Stanley, Edward Healy and Sean "Wouldn't Hit A Barn Door" McMahon.  The guys have a great conversation about preparing for the 2024 Nutrient Management Season.  James won the Clay Pigeon Shooting and continues to win at whatever is thrown at him🤠The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode James is joined by John, Claire, Eoin and Ed.  The talk about the mineral need of animals and different ways of providing them.  They also cover the risk of mineral deficiencies and hold to identify some of the causes.  The Grassland Agro mineral block range is covered and the new names to help avoid confusion.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode the Technical Team from Grassland Agro gather to have a conversation about a recent article on The Irish Farmers Journal by Aidan Brennan, Does it Pay to Milk On This Winter?The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode James is joined by Edward Healy from the Product and Technical Team and Sean McMahon one of the original Sod Podders returns.  These guys have a great chat about many topics from winter housing, department regulations, Body Condition Scoring, what's happening in Grassland Agro now and even a hockey reference.Link to Donal Kavanagh talking Actisan 360;https://youtu.be/GjkLQF_8qic?si=WzwfGjX8TX7w8fk0The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode John loaded up the car with Edward Healy, Product and Technical Manager and Will Keane, Regional Manager East Region and headed over to Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow to the farm of Kyle and Emma Hanbidge.  The Hanbidge family are 3rd generation farmers with a winter milk set-up.  They have a huge focus on grass, clover and maize.The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

On this episode Lauren, Claire and Eoin where joined by Mark Waters from ICBF (Irish Cattle Breeding Federation).They have a conversation about the National Genotyping Programme.  The National Genotyping Programme is a collaborative initiative designed to enable Ireland to take the first step in achieving a fully genotyped national herd. The programme has been developed based on a cost-sharing model between the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, the beef & dairy industry & participating farmers.Genotyping the national herd will provide a huge opportunity for the Dairy and Beef industry to increase its sustainability credentials on a global scale. Ireland will become the first country in the world to provide a DNA-verified traceability system. It will lead to an acceleration in the rates of gain of our national breeding indexes (e.g. EBI, Eurostar and DBI), which will enhance farm sustainability and reduce carbon emissions.To find out more; https://www.icbf.com/The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/