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   S6 · E19 · 9 Oct 2026 · 21 min

   Dry cow management, prevention better than cure

   In this episode, Jack and Peter discuss the latest in agriculture. They look forward to drying off cows, how best to manage this period, and much more. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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   S6 · E18 · 25 Sep 2026 · 19 min

   Farming Tips For Autumn

   On this episode, Clodagh, John, and Peter discuss grassland management tips for October, key deadlines to keep note of, a re cap of the ploughing championships, and much more. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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   S6 · E17 · 11 Sep 2026 · 19 min

   September farm update with Stephen, John & Jack

   This week, Stephen Carey is joined by Jack Kingston and John Brennan to discuss the latest on farm news. Jack discusses closing dates for fertiliser and slurry application, John looks forward to the National Ploughing Championships next week, and Stephen gives an update on tillage crops. The Sod Pod; https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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   S6 · E15 · 14 Aug 2026 · 36 min

   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/

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   S6 · E14 · 31 Jul 2026 · 28 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/

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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/