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The Sod Pod

The Sod Pod

Hosted by Grassland Agro

Episodes

92

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-IE

About the show

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!

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June 5, 202618 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/

May 22, 202615 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 11, 2026Episode 815 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/

April 24, 2026Episode 724 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;  https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

April 10, 2026Episode 615 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/

March 30, 2026Episode 518 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/

March 13, 2026Episode 429 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/

February 27, 202618 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/

February 13, 2026Episode 216 min

Accuracy Starts with the Fertiliser Spreader: Bulk Density & Setup Explained

On this weeks episode we're joined by John Corbett, Regional Sales Manager of North Cork, to talk about everything fertiliser spreader-related. Clodagh sits down with John to breakdown:How to set up your fertiliser spreader correctlyWhy bulk density mattersCommon mistakes that affect spreading accuracyKey health & safety considerations when spreading fertiliserFor more information on this topic visit our website: https://www.grasslandagro.com/fertiliserapplicationchecklist/The Sod Pod;  https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

January 30, 2026Episode 120 min

New Year, New Regulations; Season 5

On this episode, Clodagh Bolger hosts Peter Linden and John Brennan to discuss the new Nitrates regulations, spring slurry application and much more!The Sod Pod;  https://ie.timacagro.com/podcast-the-sod-pod/

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