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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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Grassland Agro · Tech & Science · English
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 deba
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S6 · E13 · 17 Jul 2026 · 30 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/
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3 Jul 2026 · 34 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/
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S6 · E11 · 19 Jun 2026 · 24 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/
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5 Jun 2026 · 19 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/
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22 May 2026 · 15 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/
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S6 · E7 · 24 Apr 2026 · 24 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;&...
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S6 · E6 · 10 Apr 2026 · 15 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/
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S6 · E5 · 30 Mar 2026 · 18 min
Managing the Conditions
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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S6 · E4 · 13 Mar 2026 · 30 min
The Three Pillars of Soil Health Explained 🌱
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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27 Feb 2026 · 19 min
Spring Workload but no Weather
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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