In this week’s Bitesize episode, Andrew starts by talking about forward selling. Andrew talks about the immediate issue of harvest. There is a large carryover stock, harvest is early and there is a potential for the quality to be wrong. Andrew explains the benefits of farmers having their own storage or owning space in central storage. Andrew keeps the podcast fairly short as there is “nothing cheerful to say”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 30, 2025•15 min•Ep. 342
In this week’s episode Joe and Ben attend the AHDB RL Trial day. Ben gets pretty sunburnt whilst Joe (who is closer to the sun height wise) just goes a nice shade of brown. The special guest this week is Patrick Stephenson, who is Chairman of the AHDB Recommended Wheat List and also sits on the AHDB Cereals and Oil Seed Council. The trio have an informal chat about life and crop trials. Apologies if the audio quality is not up to our usual world class standard as it was all recorded outside with...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 341
On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by special guest Steve Cheshire from Heritage House. Steve starts by describing how Heritage House operates as a day care centre for isolated elderly people. Andrew shares his personal experience with dementia and mentions how he can see the huge benefits Heritage House provides for not only those suffering from dementia but also their families. Steve talks about some of the activities that Heritage House offer for the people being taken care of. Steve giv...
Jun 16, 2025•32 min•Ep. 340
In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben and Webby. They start by talking about the upcoming yield potential. Ben gets chosen to be Dewing Grains new Chinese correspondent amidst the claims of reduced yields due to a heatwave. Dewing Grain will be at the Norfolk Shows Discovery Zone this year. Andrew mentions how consumers still seem to be waiting for prices to drop further. This month’s Podcast Walk will take place on the 30th June at 2pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Jun 09, 2025•30 min•Ep. 339
In this week’s Bitesize episode Andrew starts by talking about “the rain that saved harvest”. Andrew advises farmers to do more PR for themselves and get stories into the news. Next Andrew goes over current values. Andrew finishes the podcast on a cheerful note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 338
This week’s episode is a Bitesize episode. Andrew starts by going over crop prices and conditions. One of Andrews main worries is the possibility of second growth following the forecasted rain. Andrew is hopeful that the weather this year will mean there is limited opportunities for ergot to form. He advises farmers to sit back and wait instead of forward selling new crop cereals when they don’t yet know what the quality of their crop will be. We have a small amount of central storage space avai...
May 26, 2025•11 min•Ep. 337
On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben & Webby. They start by discussing the recent trade deals. They move on to talk about the DEFRA and the possible legal action against them. Ben shows support for an unlikely candidate. Andrew and the boys discuss the current drought. They talk about the logistical issues with an early harvest. Andrew talks about the benefits of central storage. This month’s Podcast Walk will take place at 2pm on May 30th. The meeting point is opposite Salhouse Ch...
May 19, 2025•48 min•Ep. 336
On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by special guests, James Pickard, Rob Pickard and Bob Bullock. Andrew starts by asking each of them about how they first got into the brewing industry. They discuss how some of the Green Dragons favourite beers came to be. James talks about his time working as a computer programmer in Canada and explains how he ended up coming back to the UK. James explains how the digital tools he developed have helped him to improve his business as well as a number of ot...
May 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 335
In this week’s bite size episode Andrew talks about the recent Podcast Walk. The Podcast Walk was hosted by the new chairman of NFU Sugar, Kit Papworth. All attendees got the chance to go on a crop tour around Lower Farm. Andrew mentions how there was a clear difference in height and health for the crops which had been irrigated against the crops which were just relying on rain. Andrew talks about the Malting Barley market and the effect that the recent dry weather could have on the upcoming har...
May 05, 2025•8 min•Ep. 334
In this week’s episode Andrew and Webby catch up on what has happened in the markets while Andrew has been away in the US. They talk about the recent tenders on the futures from registered stores. Andrew discusses how crops are looking for the upcoming harvest. The duo talk about what the American people’s sentiment is towards Trump. Andrew talks about some of the places he visited and some of the activities he did while he was out there. This month’s podcast walk will take place on 30th April a...
Apr 28, 2025•35 min•Ep. 333
On this week’s episode, Webby and Josh have George Youngs on as their special guest to discuss diversification. George talks about how Tom and himself first started taking on the running of the farm. He mentions how they have used social media to try and spread awareness for the different diversified parts of their business. Even catching the eye of Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Larger. George makes a point that one of diversifications benefits for their farm is in terms of cash flow as it helps k...
Apr 21, 2025•25 min•Ep. 332
This week’s episode is hosted by Webby, Josh and Harry. They start off by addressing what everyone is up to over the easter holidays. The boys ask Harry how farm trading has been going recently and the effect the recent market gains have had on the amount of grain being sold. Josh mentions how he feels forward selling is at some of the lowest levels he has seen in recent years. The forecast and the dry weathers effect on the crops gets mentioned. The team discuss the effect trump has had on glob...
Apr 14, 2025•23 min•Ep. 331
In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Joe, Ben and Webby. To start they talk about the recent closure of new applications for the Defra Sustainable Farming Incentive. The team goes on to discuss Trumps tariffs and what they think is going to be the fallout from them. Next, they talk about the current market conditions. Andrew comments that export seems to be picking up as prices have hit the right levels for it. They comment on the current state of the malting barley market and how the fore...
Apr 07, 2025•35 min•Ep. 330
In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben to talk about the AHDB. They start by going over the positives such as the AHDB recommended list and the AHDB app. They then move on to discuss the increased levy and whether it provides value for money. They talk about the things that the AHDB could do to streamline and improve themselves. Ben makes a point of saying that we are not opposed to the digital passport as a concept but in its current form we do not see how it is in the best interest of ...
Mar 31, 2025•31 min•Ep. 329
In this week’s episode the Dewing Grain podcast goes international! Andrew headed to Dubai to meet this weeks legend series special guest, Julian Godfrey. Julian begins by explaining the different roles he has worked in since he first joined the grain trade. Julian talks about how he ended up working from Dubai. They talk about how they made friends and contacts in the trade through the years. Julian explains to Andrew how he manages to broker trades while working in a completely different time ...
Mar 24, 2025•44 min•Ep. 328
This week’s special guest is James Thurlow of Thurlow Nunn. Thurlow Nunn is currently celebrating 150 years in business. To celebrate this, they are fund raising money for Dementia UK on their JustGiving page linked below. James starts by explaining the early days of Thurlow Nunn all the way up to how the business is doing today. They discuss the building of storage and how it can be a massive advantage farmers. Andrew asks some questions with the aid of AI. They talk about the need for better e...
Mar 17, 2025•47 min•Ep. 327
On this week’s episode, Andrews special guest is Frances Roberson who is the manager of the Food and Farming Discovery Trust. Frances grew up on a mixed beef and arable farm in North Norfolk. Frances talks Andrew through the wide variety of jobs she had after she left university. Andrews days as an international model get bought up. The Food and Farming Discovery Trust aims to showcase food, farming and the countryside to the local community. They discuss the Royal Norfolk Show's school program,...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 326
This week the Dewing Grain podcast was recorded live with all of the stars present! Andrew starts by thanking Oscar Smith and the rest of the Farming Community Network team for arranging this live event. Oscar explains how the FCN is there to help support farmers and talks about the different resources they have available for farmers. The first topic is about prospects for the upcoming harvest. Next, Andrew shares some of his favourite stories from the grain trade. Andrew debates the things farm...
Mar 03, 2025•57 min•Ep. 325
In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by award winning farmer, Olivia Shave. Olivia is lobbying the government to improve children’s education and basic understanding of where their food comes from and how agriculture works. Please follow this link to sign Olivia’s petition or alternatively the link can be found on her Instagram page @ecoewe. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700029 Olivia mentions how she believes farmers can put the great back in Great Britain! Olivia and Andrew talk...
Feb 24, 2025•23 min•Ep. 324
In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Webby & Josh to catch up on what happened at the Norfolk Farming Conference. They start by talking about Daniel Zeichner and the unsympathetic tone of his speech. Next, they mention how impressed they were with Diana Overton Frontiers new managing director. They go on to talk about “The Empire” and for once they are actually complimentary! Finally, we get to hear our reporter in the field interviewing Matthew Scott and Will Mallon. Hosted on Acast. ...
Feb 17, 2025•23 min•Ep. 323
In this week’s episode Joe, Ben, Webby and Josh to discuss last Monday’s farmers meeting. Josh runs the team through on how successful he believed the morning was. Josh talks about the benefits farmers will gain from using methodology that Roots is creating and being able to utilise the good farming practice contracts. The team reiterates one of the core messages of what Josh is working on. Don’t give your data away for free! Ben moves the conversation on to discuss the topic of Trumps tariffs a...
Feb 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 322
In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Webby to discuss the dynamics of the 2024 harvest. Andrew justifies his reasoning for his recent opinions of the market, stating that there is going to be a surplus that cannot be carried and that there is no option to export as we are not competitive. This means the most likely direction for old crop UK wheat is to go down in value. Andrew talks about the inequalities in farm subsidies between European and UK farmers. The duo goes over some world wheat...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 321
In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by Ben, Webby and Josh. They start by discussing the forthcoming Dewing Grain seminar. It is taking place at the John Innes Centre on the 3rd of February and will feature a handful of guest speakers ranging from farmers to scientists. Next, they move on to discuss the fundamentals of the current market conditions. Webby mentions one of his many fetishes. Any guesses what it is? The boys talk about Elon Musk’s interesting behaviour at Trumps inauguration a...
Jan 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 320
In this week’s episode the team have a debrief of the events from Thursday nights Norfolk Dinner. The boys start by critiquing the manliness of Harrys handshakes. They’re a work in progress… A big congratulations to Alexandra Cuninghame of StoneX with the winning bid for the prestigious annual auction. Ben and Webby debate Andrew on his questionably politically correct speech. The team reflects on the different market views they encountered while making the rounds at the Dinner. The boys talk ab...
Jan 20, 2025•30 min•Ep. 319
On this week’s episode Andrews special guest is Poul Hovesen. Poul was the third guest to feature on the podcast some 6 years ago! Poul and Andrew start by discussing Pouls upcoming appointment as President of The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association. They move on to talk about the how farming is heading into a greener era and that farmers and consumers need to work together to make it work for everyone. Collaboration between science and research, collaboration between farmers to learn from an...
Jan 13, 2025•41 min•Ep. 318
In this week’s podcast, Andrew, Ben and Andy recap the events of the December podcast walk which took place in Norwich. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us on the walk and we hope you all had as good a time as we did! The team talk about how it was nice to be able to have a wide variety of conversations with all of the attendees and how they were able to get a range of opinions on what is likely to happen next in the markets. Andrew touches on the new inheritance tax rules giving an u...
Dec 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 317
On this week’s podcast, Andrew is joined by Josh to discuss the exhausted topic of regenerative farming and the forthcoming farmers meeting. Andrew & Josh debate whether the current ways of monitoring sequestration data are more than box ticking exercises and if it would actually be possible to get reliable, auditable data. Josh argues that attaining proof that farming procedures create carbon sequestration, could change the narrative for beleaguered farmers. More importantly proof of carbon...
Dec 16, 2024•22 min
On this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by Webby and Josh. They discussed the events of their recent bourse trip. Commenting that the mood seemed fairly glum regarding current markets. Following that, the boys talk about the upcoming Norfolk Dinner and share some funny anecdotes from last years dinner. They go on to compare their forecasts for new crop compared to last years. Do you think we are likely to see another wet spring? The next podcast walk will take place at midday on December 17th. ...
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 315
This week Andrew & Webby have special guests Clare Goodswen & Isobelle Webster on from M+A Partners. Clare talks in depth about the new tax rules which are taking effect in April 2026 and discusses possible ways to minimise the financial impact of the new inheritance tax rules, such as insurance. Isobelle and Clare both suggest that farmers should take a breath (and seek professional advice) before making any big decisions about their succession planning. Andrew mentions how he believes ...
Dec 02, 2024•39 min•Ep. 314
On this week’s podcast, Andrew is joined by Webby & Josh to discuss their recent trip to London. They discuss the impressive turnout and the support from some influential figures. They also mention how respectful everyone was. So much so that even the MET police thanked the crowds. They talk about how they believe the governments estimations are wrong and give examples of multiple farmers who have said they will be affected by the new rules. Webby gives his thoughts on the future of agricult...
Nov 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 313
