On this episode John and Ed caught up with Siobhan Walsh, Tillage Editor with The Irish Farmers Journal.  The discuss the issues currently facing and tillage and some situations that might help alleviate these pressures a bit.

Link to The Tillage Podcast with Siobhan Walsh;
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UYV2Cj3Daqo8gzE14LTga?si=1abb3fdfa771426b

What's in The News;
https://www.farmersjournal.ie/tillage/news/april-beans-the-big-planting-question-812508

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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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Wishing all our listeners a very happy St. Patricks Day.  This episode is a little different.  Firstly John caught up with the Team in Bee Media, Kevin and Abby.  They talked about social media and content creation.
Then James covered whats in the news.
The article came from Agriland this week;
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/over-360000-passports-issued-from-genotyping-programme/

An update on The National Genotyping Programme by the ICBF.
https://www.icbf.com/national-genotyping-programme/

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

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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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/

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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-800015

The 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-801305

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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!

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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🤠

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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.

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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?

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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=WzwfGjX8TX7w8fk0

The 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/

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On this bonus episode of The Sod Pod James roamed around the Grassland Agro trade stand in the Innovation arena and caught up with many Grassland Agro employees to discuss Ploughing 2023 and how it is going so far.
Many people interviewed from Liam Woulfe and Donagh Barrow, to Lauren Stanley, Claire Aspel, Nikki McGrath, John O'Loughlin and David Corbett

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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: careers@grassland.ie
or check out our current opportunities at;
https://roullier.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/20/home?c=roullier

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On this episode James Freeman,  Eoin Quinn and Lauren Stanley welcome Matt Thompson to The Sod Pod.  Matt is an agronomist for Grassland Agro covering the East Wicklow Region.  But Matt has a very interesting story about how "the guy from the housing estate" in Bray fell in love with farming from a very young age and has never looked back.  Matt has, this season, also entered into a Dairy Calf to Beef partnership and his story is a brilliant listen.  No John O'Loughlin this week as he sits in the SIN BIN for his escapades on a "rival" podcast, The Dairy Edge.

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On this episode James Freeman is joined with the usual suspects Lauren Stanley, Claire Aspel and John O'Loughlin. But the newest member of the team Eoin Quinn from County Tyrone comes on to make his Sod Pod debut also.
They discuss a handful of topics including the national fertiliser database and veterinary bill.  These are coming thick and fast on us so every piece of information we can piece together will help alleviate some of those worries and concerns.

OUT THE GAP; https://ie.timacagro.com/2023/07/31/out-the-gap-issue-7/

AGFOOD LOGIN;
https://agfood.agriculture.gov.ie/sso-auth-ui-applicant/#/login

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On this episode James Freeman sits down with Lauren Stanley, Claire Aspel and John O'Loughlin to have a great discussion with Cork dairy farmer, Mike Bermingham.
Mike gives us a great insight into his own farm, grass measuring, Grass10, Clover, fertiliser and the all important ginger nut biscuit.

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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!

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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.

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

On this episode James was tied up as he attended a milk quality event organised by Tirlán so Lauren, Claire and John carried the show.  They have a lovely conversation about many topics facing farmers at the moment from soil health to sheep.  From Clare losing the Munster final to muted microphones

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

On this episode John and David had the pleasure of being joined by David Wall and Cathal Somers from Teagasc.  As we stare down the barrel of drought conditions they give some really practial urgent advice on what steps are best to take to help manage these pressure points.

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

On this episode Lauren and Claire headed off to Tipperary to meet You Tube and Instagram Influencer / Entertainer MC Milking It.
Mark loves Showing how milk is produced on our grass based, dairy family farm in Ireland 🌱🐄
Promoting Social, Economic & Environmental Sustainable Agriculture 🚜

YouTube;  youtube.com/c/MCMilkingIt
Insta;  https://www.instagram.com/mcmilkingit/

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On this latest episode, James is joined by Lauren, Claire and Davy to chat where we’re at as regards farming at this time of year.  They discuss growth rates and weather conditions with some tips to gain an edge in maximising grass returns.
Lauren and Claire also give a summary on the latest edition of their monthly news bulletin; Out The Gap.
May is one of the busiest months on farm so planning and preparation is key. However, best laid plans are fully exposed to weather and time constraints so we need a little bit of luck on side also!

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