The Sod Pod

On this episode, James and Ed sit down with Tommy Heffernan.  Tommy the Vet talks about what he sees in farming today and his views about the future of farming. A detailed conversation not to be missed

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On this episode James is joined with John, Ed and Sean to discuss winter housing and being as prepared as possible for this tricky time that creeps up on farming.  The discuss fodder quality and quantity, dosing, cubicle prep and and body condition scoring.

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On this Episode James, John and Ed talked about our time at the ploughing championships.  And so many fond take aways from it.

Also, on What's in The News the talk about trailers and car licences.

What's In The News;
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/can-you-tow-a-livestock-trailer-on-a-category-b-licence/

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On this episode James and Ed are joined by Sophie Tyner, a Regional Manager with Grassland Agro and John Brennan a member of our Technical and Sustainability Team.
The excitement is building for the 93rd Annual National Ploughing Championships.  Grassland Agro do not have one stand at the ploughing, they have TWO.
The lads chat about what you can expect from these stands, who will be on them and things they love about ploughing

What's in the News;
https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/details-announced-for-in-person-scep-training-events/

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On this episode John O'Loughlin headed off down to Moorepark and had a sit down and cup of tea with John Maher who heads up the Grass 10 with Teagasc.  The covered every corner of the country discussing the different Grass 10 winners.

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On this episode James, John and Ed talk about NBPT protected urea and of course Clares Famous hurling all Ireland Victory.  What are some of the factors impacting growth rates this year and things to look out for as the season progresses.

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On this episode Ed and John are joined by latest Grassland Agro Team member Peter Linden.  The three lads caught up with Joe Dunphy from Teagasc and they discussed grass growth and weather.

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On this Episode John Ed and Sean caught up and discussed the on going fodder shortage and some useful calculators to help you work our you potential shortage.
They also had a quick chat about The Teagasc Johnstown Castle Open Day and some of the items on display and discussed.

And on a final note; best wishes to Clare and Cork in The All-Ireland Hurling Final

LINK; https://interactive.teagasc.ie/open/feedchecker

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On this episode John, Ed and Sean had a heavy conversation on data and fertiliser allowances.  A tough mind field of data but they have done a great job of simplifying it as best they can to give you a clearer picture.
And then for what's in the news they cover the Teagasc Grass 10 farm walks.

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On this episode James sat down with John and Ed to discuss, growth rates, fertiliser strategy, the clover struggles this year due to the unusual weather conditions and what the next phase of the Grassland Agro Soil Sustainability Programme entails.  They also covered the recent announcement from the EU in relation to the Nature Restoration Proposal

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