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It’s our 300th episode! In this week’s episode, Andrew has potentially his most special guest yet. They discuss her life from childhood memories, all the way through to current times. This week’s episode has some laughs, as well as some tears, so please prepare yourselves! A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us get to our 300th episode. Her…
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In this week’s episode, the team mull over this year’s harvest from a merchant’s perspective. Webby believes it to be one of the most incomparable harvests he has seen. The boys discuss the issues being cause by ergot across the UK. An in depth discussion is held over the issues with malting barley this year. Andrew talks about the tough financial …
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Andrew starts this week’s episode with a market report on our new podcast set up! Andrew, Ben, Webby & Josh debate yields and what they believe could happen next in the markets. Andrew discusses what he believes could be a secret weapon for Vladimir Putin. The team talk about the real challenges stores face under the pressure of harvest and how tea…
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In this week’s episode, the boys mull over the conditions of the crops coming in to store and the impact this is having on grain values. Webby gives Andrew & Josh an education on the intricacies of fly fishing and shooting with a side by side. The three touch on the difficulties of selling malting barley this harvest with storage and movement becom…
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In this weeks podcast we have a market report from Ben discussing where he sees the markets going in the coming weeks. Harvest is well under way! Ben, Webby and Josh catch up on how the start of harvest has gone for the stores and for the farmers. The boys also get on to the topic of which Olympic sports they would compete in. Who knew we had three…
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This week’s episode marks the start of the 2024 harvest for us here in Aylsham, with the first loads of winter barley coming into store. Ben, Josh and Webby reckon results are better than expected but still variable, its still early days of course! They give their expert analysis on Trump and the run up to the election. The boys also reveal Dewing …
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In this week’s episode, Andrew & Webby are joined by Simon Culpan of Yorkshire, John Cottingham of Lincolnshire and Wolf Savory of Norfolk. They discuss the events of their busman’s holiday to Norfolk and the key differences they have noticed between the crop’s progression. Webby exclaims his concerns on the future of OSR being grown in the UK whil…
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293 - Out With the Old, in With the New
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Finally, Andrew, Webby and Josh are back together, discussing the departure of Liz Truss and Friday’s election results. Someone get Webby a seat in North Norfolk! Surprisingly, they do talk about grains and the start of harvest for some people, with reports of OSR being cut already. Josh discusses his recent barefoot trip to groundswell! The boys t…
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On this week’s bitesize episode, Andrew touches on the last of the old crop wheat coming onto the market after stores are finally being emptied. He also gives an insight as to how valuable this week’s weather has been on Norfolk’s wheat and spring barley crops. Andrew gives a brief overview of grain values and the issues surrounding the lack of cur…
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In this week’s episode bite size episode, Andrew gives an update on the current market conditions. Finally, we have some sun! Andrew is hopeful that it is not too little too late. Andrew and Ben discuss the hot topic of penalty rents for futures wheat. Dewing grain has done its upmost to keep penalty rent prices fair however stores do need to be em…
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In this week’s episode, Andrew ambushes south Norfolk farmer Rob Alexander. Firstly, the pair place their bets on when they think the start of harvest will be. They then take turns to say where they believe the markets are going and discuss in depth, this coming harvests "wild farmed Wheat" as seen on “Clarkson’s Farm”. Andrew elaborates on the eve…
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On this week’s bitesize episode, Andrew explains the recent downfall in the markets and the trouble of having futures stores still clogged up with wheat. He touches on various bullish factors that could support the market in the future, such as the wheat crop size in the black sea region and the effect an export ban may have on markets if it does k…
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In this week’s episode, Andrew and Ben have an in-depth discussion analysing the current erratic markets. The duo talk about the effects El Niño and La Niña are having on farmers crops and yields. Andrew touches on his secret mission up to Scotland over the bank holiday. On the sunshine filled podcast walk, Andrew takes the opportunity to quiz farm…
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287 – Education Series: Differences In Prices
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This week we are back with our education series where Andrew answers some commonly asked questions about market prices and why they differ. He discusses why some parts of the UK attract higher grain prices, explains why X and Y farm prices may be different and shares his opinions on the overall risks of selling grain. Market Report w/c 27th May, we…
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On today's podcast, Ben & Joe discuss their thoughts on the global grain trade and debate Russia’s exportation of cheap fertiliser. They touch on the elections currently occurring in India and the effect they could have on the wheat markets. The rest of the Dewing Grain team has been to London for the Spring Bourse last Friday, a big thank you to B…
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285 - Analysis Of May Tenders & Speedos
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Andrew, Ben and Webby discuss the ongoing technicalities of the May wheat futures market. The group also share their thoughts on owning wheat in stores around the country after the recent tender. They also touch on the old crop wheat situation, knowing lots of it is still out there on farm. Webby shares his outfit of the summer which is budgie smug…
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In this bitesize market report episode, Andrew tells us the reasons why he is feeling confused about the current grain market, labelling it as unpredictable and discussing his concerns. He also shares his opinions on the global grain trade and the worries that he has for the maltsters. The Dewing Grain team want to say a big thank you to Harry Harr…
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283 – Tenders, Tonnage and The Famous Descendant
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Andrew, Ben & Webby discuss the most recent grain tenders including a hefty one from Frontier Agriculture. They share their thoughts on the global grain trade and debate where they think the most unattractive place to own wheat is in the UK. Can you guess which famous descendant Harry is related to? Listen to find out… Market Report w/c Monday 29th…
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282 – Regenerative Farming Discussion with Jeremy Buxton
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Ian and Ben are joined by Jeremy Buxton, a third-generation farmer who came back to manage his family farm after living and working in Paris for 12 years presenting for sports television. Jeremy talks to us about Eves Hill Farm, and the changes he saw when he came back to work in the industry. Jeremy has a passion for regenerative farming and produ…
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281 – Market Report W/C 15/4/24
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In this week’s bitesize episode, Andrew talks us through the figures for the market and finally, we are starting to see some sunshine and hoping it stays this way! Ben has been in Yorkshire with his boys climbing a mountain, however, the weather wasn’t the best up there – full of rain and wind! Another reminder that the Podcast Walk for April is on…
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280 – Oil Prices & Webby’s Pink Pants
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This week we are joined by the in-house gang of Andrew, Ben & Webby. Topics of this episode include everyone’s favourite……the weather and how that has been affecting the market figures. Webby got bored over the weekend and listened to a competitor's podcast and shared his thoughts on this. Oil Prices have been going up aggressively and there are ta…
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In this week’s April Fool’s episode, Andrew, Ben and Webby have two very exciting announcements for us. All marketing of UK’s Co-Operative stores will be going through Dewing Grain for next year - great news for farmers! After all the years of trading, there’s going to be a new feed barley crop – a bold, healthy and world-beating variety…The Dewing…
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278 – Market Report w/c 25/3/24
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This week is a bitesize episode and Andrew joins us to talk us through his opinions on how the market is looking at the moment and where he sees it going. Oilseed rape has finally moved its way up, alongside Feed barley for June. Malting barley crop is late for planting and all we are praying for is the weather is on our side for the next upcoming …
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This week we are joined by the Dewing Grain gang of Andrew, Ben, Josh & Webby. The guys get into a heated discussion about politics and Josh gives us the rundown of his recent trip to Rome for The RMI Conference. There’s also been talk of Ukraine hitting oil refineries in Russia and impacting the market. Andrew brings back his Donald Trump impressi…
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276 – Smart Farming with Dominic Swan
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On this week’s episode, Webby and Joe speak to Data Analyst, Dominic Swan from Catalyst Farming, a collaboration between Holkham Farming Company, NE Salmon Ltd, Raynham Farms and Salle Farms Company, united by a belief in harnessing the power of data to inform their decision-making. Farming over 7,500 hectares with 700 fields across different parts…
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275 – Farmer Protests & A Good Head
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This week it’s another in-house banter where Andrew, Josh, Joe, Webby & Ben discuss several different topics including the state of the seed trade, UK carbon targets, farmer protests and a mention of Donald Trump’s golden trainers. The guys talk us through a recent Twitter post from Rory Deverell, about the impact that Ukrainian farms have had on t…
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274 – The Corn Exchange Benevolent Society
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Episode 274 – The Corn Exchange Benevolent Society In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by the Chairman of the Corn Exchange Benevolent Society, Richard Cooksley. The two speak about why they believe that grain companies should sign up for this, and what key benefits it can bring to their business and employees. Market report w/c Monday 26th Fe…
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273 – Trouble On The Road Ahead
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This week Andrew is joined by haulier, Dale Watson and Dewing Grain’s very own Logistics Manager, Andy George. Dale speaks about his journey in the grain industry, from where he started to his current role. Dale starts his early mornings at 3.25 am, and talks to us about his day-to-day tasks. He informs us that the youngsters starting out in this t…
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272 – Norfolk Farming Conference Highlights
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On this week’s episode, we are joined by Andrew, Webby and Ben who are talking about the Norfolk Farming Conference which they have recently been to. Webby has made some notes on each of the guest speakers, which include Andy Cato, Professor Brian Reed from UEA, Philip de Jean, Craig Livingston, and Professor Lydia Smith. The gang speak about their…
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This week we are joined by Andrew with a bitesize podcast, where he is giving us a reflection (rant) on the current events happening at the moment. He talks us through his dos and don’ts for trading within this industry and chats through the current figures for the market. Cereals and oilseeds, weather and the government are the hot topics for this…
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270 – The Peace And Love Dinner
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In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by Ben, Josh and Webby where they have a rundown of the Norfolk Dinner…It was a very late and cold one! Over £3000 was raised from the raffle on the night, which will be going to local charities Heritage House, MND Association, The Trussell Trust and Norfolk MS. A big thank you to everyone who attended and g…
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269 - The Calm Before The Norfolk Dinner
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In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by Joe, Webby and Ben where they discuss the dire situation within the oil seed rape market, debate grain passports, ponder on American politics and most importantly…Webby shares his impressive pre-Norfolk Dinner beauty routine! Market report w/c Monday 22nd January. Andrew powers through his Norfolk Dinner …
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268 - Solar Farms and Planning with Stantec’s Ian Douglass
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In this week’s episode, Webby & Ben are joined by Stantec’s Planning Director, Ian Douglass, where they delve into the world of solar projects, the intricate planning processes that govern their development and the generation of renewable energy. Ian Douglass has worked in consultancy for just shy of 30 years, representing clients and developers in…
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267 - Conversations with Strutt & Parker Director, Tom Goodley
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The first Dewing Grain Podcast of 2024 is here… In this week’s episode, Ian chats to a good friend of his; Tom Goodley, who is Director at Strutt & Parker. The pair discuss Tom’s role of being a chartered surveyor combined with estate agent work, acting for both buyers and sellers. They discuss Strutt & Parkers success selling Norfolk’s Wolterton H…
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266 - The Rant Before Christmas
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It's the Christmas special for this week’s episode and Andrew is joined by the whole squad Ben, Josh, Webby, and Joe as they all sit down with a beer from Barsham Brewery. While the crew enjoy a drink, they delve into the subject of veganism, the controversy surrounding beef production and the importance of strategic land use following on from Chan…
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265 - Exploring Extreme Weather Conditions with Meteorologist Adam Dury
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In this week’s episode, Joe meets with Adam Dury from Norfolk-based meteorological company WeatherQuest to discuss weather forecasting and if weather is really getting more extreme? They talk about the company's origins and how it has diversified its services over the years. They also discuss the likelihood of a white Christmas and the impact of El…
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264 - Running A Livestock Farming Business with David Barnard
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In this week's episode, Ben meets with an old friend of 26 years and 5th generation livestock farmer, butcher and local Norfolk farm shop owner; David Barnard. He shares his journey from graduating from Reading University to running a business in the post-Brexit economy. The pair discuss the success of DJ Barnard Meats and how the Covid-19 pandemic…
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Market report w/c Monday 27th November The market has been dull in recent weeks. With Thanksgiving in the US impacting trading activities worldwide, there is a reluctance among farmers to sell due to ongoing uncertainty and lack of clarity on RED (Renewable Energy Directive). In the coming weeks, the Dewing Grain podcast will cover topics such as w…
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262 - Cheese and Football Banter
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In this week’s Episode, Andrew is joined by Ben and Webby. They sit down and discuss the lack of a government plan on food security and their love for a local Norfolk cheese. We encourage farmers to stay hopeful and dream of better weather conditions. Market report w/c Monday 20th November. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the current…
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261 - Part 2 with AHDB board member Tom Clarke
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We are back for Part 2 this week as the conversation continues. Andrew and Tom Clarke discuss the need for a strategy to address food security and the role of government in supporting the farming sector. Andrew shares his thoughts with Tom on the influence of trade representatives on the AHDB council and suggests ways in which the AHDB can fight fo…
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260 - with AHDB board member Tom Clarke
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In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by Tom Clarke, a fourth-generation Fenland farmer. Tom is also a Board Member of AHDB and Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council Chair and regularly writes opinion articles for Farmers Guardian. You can follow Tom on Twitter @Tom_Clarke. Tune in to this lively discussion that builds upon the pressing subject expl…
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259 - Red Tractor Green Tractor
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Andrew returns this week from a well-rested break in Crete and in this episode is joined by Webby, as they discuss the hot topic of the Red Tractor's Greener Farms Commitment (GFC). In this week's Market Report for w/c Monday 30th October, Andrew discusses the concerns arising from the prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to adv…
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258 - Norfolk Country Boys in Poland
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In this week’s episode, Josh, Ben & Webby reflect on their recent trip to Poland for the Annual International Commodities Exchange in Warsaw. The group discusses mixing with multinational businesses as an independent Norfolk grain trader, and how they felt bearish after discovering that the demand surrounding feed grains and animal feed consumption…
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257 - Education Series: Setting up Futures Stores
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In this special episode, we revisit our popular Education Series. Andrew discusses setting up futures stores and how it can be beneficial to your farms and stores. Tune in to find out how you magically turn your feed wheat into something that’s worth up to £15 a ton more at the stroke of a magic wand. Market Report w/c Monday 16th October. In this …
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256 - Buying the Farm with Tom Pegg
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In this week’s episode, Andrew sits down with the latest and newest member of the Dewing Grain team; Tom Pegg, who has been recruited for farm buying. Tom talks about his experience in the industry so far and how he came to work for Dewing Grain. Market Report w/c Monday 9th October. In this week’s market report, Andrew talks about how last week's …
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255 - Cocoa Shell Fertiliser Meets Suffolk Soil With Richard Ling
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In this week's episode, Andrew and Josh are joined by Richard Ling from Rookery Farm Limited in Suffolk, who has recently been a hot topic in the newspaper due to Nestlé trialing cocoa-shell fertilizer on his farm and causing a stir. The group discusses the low-carbon fertilizer made from a chocolate factory’s waste cocoa shells and its effect on R…
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254 - Environmental Schemes vs Food Production
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In this week’s episode, join Andrew, Josh, Webby and a special guest; Henry Harrison from Brown & Co, who is an Agricultural Business Consultant, where they ask difficult questions surrounding the government's environmental schemes for farmers, discuss the issues that farmers face and debate the future of food production. Henry explains the differe…
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In this week’s episode, Andrew, Josh, Webby and Ben discuss the new popular buzzword in the agriculture industry; regenerative farming. The definition of regenerative farming is debated by the Dewing Grain team, with certain team members being more in favour of it than others. Tune in to hear in-depth discussions about green-washing, the future of …
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252 - Country Roads with Harvest student Claudia van Poortvliet
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Join Andrew and Claudia this week as they deep dive into what is a harvest student's role and Claudia’s experience working with the Dewing Grain Team. They discuss things from making teas and singing out loud to weighbridge Fridays. Webby takes over the Market Report update this week as Andrew has some well-deserved time off. He discusses the sidew…
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In this week’s bitesize episode, join Andrew as he celebrates a significant milestone: Dewing Grain Podcast’s 5 year anniversary! With a total of 251 episodes to date that educate, inform and entertain the grain industry, we’re very grateful for our listeners who support us and we’re happy that we can provide valuable insights into the every-changi…
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