The Sod Pod

On this episode, Lauren, John and Davy headed on down to Teagasc Soil, Environment and Land use Research Centre in Johnstown Castle, County Wexford.  A brilliant event took place, The Farming for Soil Health event.
James got the easy job of indoor edits and recording from the comfort of Paddy Ryan's pub in Listerlin, while the lads battled the crowds and the elements in Johnstown Castle.
The first speaker that joined them was Cathal Somers, Teagasc Sustainability Advisor and also co-host of the Teagasc Podcast Environment Edge with Deirdre Glynn.
They are then joined by PhD student Thomas McCarthy from West Cork.  Mainly focusing on Potassium and its effect on Nitrogen Use Efficiency.

Happy St. Patricks Day
Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit

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On this latest episode, James, is joined by John, Davy, Lauren and Claire. They have a great chat about Spring Grazing and cover many of the triggers to watch out for to maximise  growth rates .  Lauren and Claire have also launched issue two of their monthly one pager Out The Gap.

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On this latest episode, James, John and Davy made a visit to Kildalton Agricultural College where they were joined by Vice Principal, James Ryan and had a chat about the college, farming, a splash of GAA and plenty more !

James, a Tipp native is currently in his fifth year as vice principal at Kildalton.

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On this episode, James packs John and David into the car and they head up the road to County Laois where they land onto the farm of John Brennan, Senior Business Manager for the East Region with Tirlán.
After a quick cup of Barry's Tea and some purple snacks they settle down for the serious business and chat with John about a range of topics including veterinary regulations, calving season, farming practices and the Tirlán dairy hygiene drive.

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Its Season Two and we are back!
This season will see a larger focus on overall Nitrogen Use Efficiency.
On this episode, James catches up with John, David, Lauren and Claire, the full crew and all experts in their own rights.
They take a look at the year ahead, what we need to plan for and talk fertiliser regulations, slurry and soil health amongst many other topics.

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On this episode we review Season One of The Sod Pod.
Nikki McGrath joins James Freeman to talk about the season and pull out some of their favourite clips.
There is also a blooper reel near the end.
A huge thank you to all who helped make season one possible.  The panel, the guests, the backroom team and most importantly, you, the listener.
Everyone at Grassland Agro would like to wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Mind Yourself Out There, Farm smart, Farm Safe

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On this episode of the Sod Pod, Davy and John headed down to Moorepark to have a chat with Teagasc Grass10 Manager John Maher.
John, a proud Kilkenny man living in County Cork, gives a huge overview on the Teagasc Grass10 programme.  The focus of the programme is promoting profitable and sustainable milk and meat production from grass on Irish farms.
John discusses The Heavy Soils Programme, PastureBase Ireland, Grazing Management and an overview of The Grass10 programme and many of the entrants and winners of the past.

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On this episode of the Sod Pod, James and John have a chat with the newest additions to the team, the lovely Lauren and Claire.
Both ladies hail from a farming background so have plenty of insight and experience between them! They talk all things farming, grass management, sulphur and what solutions we need for a sustainable future.

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On this episode we are delighted to welcome back past pupil Sean McMahon! Sean recently popped the question to his beloved Bronagh and this in turn sparked a very important conversation - where will we go for the stag?
This led us on to farming systems and grassland management in New Zealand, regional and farming pressures in the Netherlands and more.  After plenty of discussion and a serious plug by James , it's looking like Sean will head to North Tipp for his stag - Garrykennedy here we come!!!

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On this episode we are joined by Niall Laffan and he gives a great insight into the family farm.  From Sunflower, multispecies swards and pumpkins.
Kingstown Farm is a family run farm. In 2021 they planted a 3.5 acre field of sunflowers in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dublin. It turned out to be a huge success. Following on from the success of that event we ran our second charity sunflower field in August 2022.

This Halloween, they are running a Pick your Own Pumpkin Patch.

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