On this episode, Peter Linden catches up with John O'Loughlin, Clodagh Bolger, John Brennan and Stephen Carey to review the year gone by and discuss the renewal of the derogation, dry cow management and the upcoming Irish Grassland Association annual dairy conference.

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On this episode we have a new person sitting infront of the golden Microphone.  James has departed Grassland Agro after 15 years for a new challenge.  Peter has been subbed in on trial and Clodagh, Stephen and John will decide if he is up to scratch.

The main items covered included new soil sampling rules, silage sampling, BCS and derogation.  Also Stephen on Tillage focus covered the NMP.

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On this episode James sits down with the panel and the talk about the up and coming National Ploughing Championships.  Fertiliser close season, tillage outlook and fodder budgets.

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On this episode James sits down with John Brennan, Stephen carey, Clodagh Bolger and Peter Linden.  From fodder budgets to fertiliser allowances a diverse conversation is had.

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On this episode James catches up with Clodagh, Peter, Stephen and John and they cover many items from fertiliser for 2nd cut, tillage management and mineral supplementation.

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Better late that never!

Due to a calamity of hick-ups and snags we are only getting around to bringing you this episode taht was recorded at the beginning of April 🤷‍♀️

Edward Healy took part in his final Sod Pod before he moved onto his new career challenge in Tirlan.

James Freeman sat with Ed Healy, Peter Linden, Clodagh Bolger, Stephen Carey and John Brennan to give their outlook on farming

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Hello, hello and welcome to Season Four of The Sod Pod!
The team at Grassland Agro are delighted to be back for our fourth year.
For 2025 we have changed our format from our original bi-weekly format.
The Podcast will now be Monthly (1st Friday of every month)
And we will video it for our YouTube channel.

On this episode James has a big crowd on his hands.  Edward Healy, John Brennan, Clodagh Bolger, Peter Linden and Stephen Carey.  This is a great listen and many questions farmers have currently are covered here.
Link to Video Version;  https://youtu.be/0Nx2XysNpV4?si=PFx-ZEBBOz6T3FW7

Opening Clip;
The opening clip shows you the Cliffs of Moher as they tower over the rugged west Clare coast.  Their natural beauty has inspired artists, musicians, and poets for generations, as well as absorbing scientists and geologists, drawn by the unique landscape in which they sit.
The Cliffs of Moher, the most famous cliffs in Ireland, will leave you awestruck, creating memories that will stay with you forever. The Cliffs of Moher host major colonies of nesting sea birds and are one of the country’s most important bird-breeding sites. The area has been designated a Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds.

Closing Clip;
The closing clip shows you Glendalough, Co.Wicklow. On the Eastern side of Ireland.  The Glendalough Valley was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age and the two lakes, from which Glendalough gets its name, were formed when the ice eventually thawed. The Valley is home to one of Ireland’s most impressive monastic sites founded by St. Kevin in the 6th Century.

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Grassland Agro, Timac Agro, Groupe Roullier

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Hello, hello and welcome to Season Four of The Sod Pod!
The team at Grassland Agro are delighted to be back for our fourth year.
For 2025 we have changed our format from our original bi-weekly format.
The Podcast will now be Monthly (1st Friday of every month)
And we will video it for our YouTube channel.

On this episode James has a big crowd on his hands.  Edward Healy, John O'Loughlin, John Brennan, Clodagh Bolger and Peter Linden.  This is a great listen and many questions farmers have currently are covered here.
Link to Video Version;  https://youtu.be/jUwojIPAgbQ

Opening Clip;
The opening clip shows you the Cliffs of Moher as they tower over the rugged west Clare coast.  Their natural beauty has inspired artists, musicians, and poets for generations, as well as absorbing scientists and geologists, drawn by the unique landscape in which they sit.
The Cliffs of Moher, the most famous cliffs in Ireland, will leave you awestruck, creating memories that will stay with you forever. The Cliffs of Moher host major colonies of nesting sea birds and are one of the country’s most important bird-breeding sites. The area has been designated a Special Protection Area (SPA) for Birds.

Closing Clip;
The closing clip shows you Glendalough, Co.Wicklow. On the Eastern side of Ireland.  The Glendalough Valley was carved out by glaciers during the Ice Age and the two lakes, from which Glendalough gets its name, were formed when the ice eventually thawed. The Valley is home to one of Ireland’s most impressive monastic sites founded by St. Kevin in the 6th Century.

Our Other Social Networks:
The Sod Pod;  https://thesodpod.buzzsprout.com/1944112
Facebook;  https://www.facebook.com/Grasslandagro/
X;  https://x.com/Grasslandagro
Instagram;  https://www.instagram.com/grasslandagro/
LinkedIn;  https://www.linkedin.com/company/grasslandagro/
YouTube;  https://www.youtube.com/@GrasslandAgro.

Grassland Agro, Timac Agro, Groupe Roullier

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On this episode Noel Hamell blackmailed James and Steady Eddie to hit the road and land in St. Brendan's Community Scholl in Birr Co. Offaly.
This is a must listen.

Thank you to each and every one of our listeners throughout season 3.  Roll on Season four.  We can't wait to talk again in February 2025

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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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