In this week’s Farmchat, the guys discuss what you can expect to see over the course of the next quarter, discussing the financial difficulty some farmers are facing. Sharing the latest news on Vladimir Putin and their thoughts on the Putin Effect; Andrew gives us his prediction on what Putin will do next. In this episode, Webby generously shares with us what his Mrs likes to call him, along with letting us all know where he likes to source all his infamous information...Thanks, Ian. The guys go...
Feb 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 222
For this episode, Andrew & Ian give us a bitesize market report for the week commencing 6th February 2023. In farm chat, Andrew & Ian talk to us about the consumers in the room - you know who are… Ian gives us a lesson on Cobweb Theorem which he learnt in his Economics lessons back in the day (who said Webby’s education was a waste!?). We’re also treated to a lovely little sing-song from Andrew, plus some free advice for the best tactic to get yourself some land…open a bank! The next Dew...
Feb 06, 2023•28 min•Ep. 221
As always, the podcast kicks off with Andrew’s market report & predictions for the week commencing 30th January 2023. This week also happens to be Andrew’s Mrs’ birthday, so a very happy birthday to Tess! Tune in for a beefy chat as the guys consider life’s big questions, including: is this the bottom? Who should take the credit for the Norfolk Dinner’s success? And, most importantly, is Vladimir Putin real? As we approach a year since the war began in Ukraine (24th Feb), Andrew, Ian & B...
Jan 30, 2023•34 min•Ep. 220
Andrew kicks off this episode with the market report for the week commencing 23rd January 2023, which he recorded the morning after a very late night at the Norfolk Dinner… We’re pleased to announce we have our very first guest of 2023; it’s Brad Skinn, a physical broker from Medcom. Brad shares his experiences of the grain industry and talks about his work with Dutch and Spanish markets. Brad shares that his career role model is the absolute legend, Pat Savage, and we learn what a handy is…Don’...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 219
Andrew kicks off this episode with the market report for the week commencing 16th January 2023. In this week’s farm chat, it’s a full house! Andrew is joined by Ben, Ian, Josh & Joe for a rundown of the newly released USDA Report. Webby is the beer taster for this episode, due to the others going on a health kick (boring!) so he tries a Wildcraft Wild Card Blackberry Stout beer which was kindly gifted by Ian Dean at Aylsham Grain. The Norfolk Dinner is fiiiinally here, and we can’t wait to s...
Jan 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 218
It’s the first podcast of 2023 (a very Happy New Year to you all!) so Andrew kicks off this episode with the market report for the week commencing 9th January. Tune in for a jam-packed episode with Andrew, Ben & Ian as they uncover their predictions for the year ahead… We’re sure you’re wondering what the heck our title is about this week… Well, it’s a good’un and we’re not quite sure you’ll believe it but, we’re hosting a monthly Dewing Grain walk and everyone’s welcome to join! Starting on...
Jan 09, 2023•35 min•Ep. 217
Well, it’s the final episode of 2022, and what a year of the podcast it’s been! From droughts, heatwaves and floods, to war, politics and football, we’ve not been short of things to discuss (or rant about, in Andrew’s case!). We’ve recorded episodes across the UK and Europe (taking the podcast on tour), with our fabulous guest list including the top rugby stars Tom Youngs and Jack Van Poortvliet, and, of course, today’s top secret, special guest, to name a few. This year, we shared a fair few be...
Dec 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 216
Andrew starts this episode with the market report for this week commencing 19th December 2022. In the penultimate farm chart of the year, we’re doing things a little differently. To get into the festive spirit the boys are starting the farm chat with a beer tasting which was kindly gifted to them by Aylsham Grain’s chairman, Bob Clabon – thanks, Bob for the Bad Elf Beer! Once the beers have been passed around, other topics of conversation include grain deliveries being rejected this week, rail s...
Dec 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 215
Andrew opens episode 214 with a bitesize market report this week commencing 12th December 2022 (how are we nearly halfway through the month already?!). In the farm chat, Andrew, Josh, Ben, Ian & Joe fill us in on all the London Bourse antics from last week. These include Webby’s McDonald’s disaster and an appearance from the original milk tray man – you know who you are! The crew also mention their £5 Charity shop present annual gift-giving tradition and Dewing Grain’s first Christmas tree w...
Dec 12, 2022•21 min•Ep. 214
This week Andrew hosts the market report for the week commencing 5th December 2022, where he updates us on all things grain trading. The farm chat is hosted by Andrew and features Josh, Joe & Ian, there’s no Ben this week, unfortunately – but don’t worry Ben's fans, he will be back soon! The guys talk about the Bourse in London they are attending this week and are coming up with some topics to speak about with others from the industry, *beware* don’t trust what Dewing Grain might say to you!...
Dec 05, 2022•26 min•Ep. 213
This week’s podcast is a little different to usual as Andrew is flying solo, so it’s a bitesize Market Report and Farm Chat combo episode. As always, Andrew shares his predictions, thoughts and musings on the market for the week commencing 28th November 2022, which is accompanied by a quick chat about the World Cup and politics (it would be rude not to mention them!). As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Ad...
Nov 28, 2022•15 min
This week’s podcast kicks off with Andrew’s market report for the week commencing 21st November 2022. In Farm Chat, Andrew’s joined Joe, Ian & Ben, or ‘the four wise monkeys’ as they’d now like to be known! Tune in for the usual political chit chat including Liz Truss’ deals with New Zealand & Australia, a very long chat about the grain electronic passports, the £30 drop in the grain market and the World Cup. That’s nearly all of Andrew’s favourite topics to talk about! Ian also updates ...
Nov 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 211
As always, the podcast kicks off with the market report, this time hosted by Andrew for the week commencing 14th November 2022. In this episode, Andrew is joined by barley grower come beer brewer, Alan Ridealgh. Alan shares the story of his career, starting at the very beginning when he worked at Muntons, all the way to where he is now as the co-owner of Humber Doucy Brewing! Alan also tells us about the old gits’ drinking group, Andrew does an American accent and Alan explains where the name of...
Nov 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 210
This week Andrew and Ben host the Market Report for the week commencing 7th November 2022. In the farmchat this week, Andrew’s joined by Ben and Josh (although sadly no Webby, as he is moving into his new caravan!). The guys chat about the grain corridor and the constant debate from Vladimir and whether he is opening or closing it. They also discuss bird flu and its effect on trading and the Bank of England’s ridiculous interest rates. The guys also fill us in on their separate trips to London, ...
Nov 07, 2022•21 min•Ep. 209
This week on the podcast we start off with Andrew's Market Report for the week commencing 31st October 2022 (how is it nearly November?!) Farm chat comes in a slightly different format this week as we share some discussions had over a beer or two at the ECE Valencia earlier this month. Andrew & the Dewing Grain team are on a mission to shed some light on some of the other less prominent but very essential roles within the agriculture sector, so this week's farm chat consists of some mini dis...
Oct 31, 2022•24 min•Ep. 208
Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 24th October, where Andrew has a classic rant regarding politics and being the best man to read the futures spread, compared to anyone else. In Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by Abigale Long, who has worked at Dewing Grain for 10 years now as a futures tender doing all our futures administration (we’re surprised she has put up with the guys for that long!). Abigale gives us a step-by-step guide to how she d...
Oct 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 207
Ben kicks off the podcast with the market report commencing 17th October 2022 where, for the first time in forever, he has a rant! In Farmchat, Andrew’s joined by Josh and Ben, but sadly no Webby as he is recovering from their trip to Valencia. The guys chat about their time at the European Bourse and also a funny story or two during their trip, including Ian getting pushed to the back of a very long queue at Stansted airport! Josh also updates Ben and Andrew about what they have missed whilst b...
Oct 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 206
Join Andrew for the market report for the week commencing 10th October 2022. This section was recorded in sunny Spain as the Dewing Grain team was overseas for the European Bourse! Keep an eye on our socials to see what they got up to… Andrew is joined by old friend James Beamish who is the farm manager at the stunning Holkham Estate in Norfolk. He shares his journey from game keeper’s son to where he is now and the great successes of his career, including a couple of appearances on live tv, inc...
Oct 10, 2022•39 min•Ep. 205
Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 3rd October 2022. In the Farmchat, Andrew is flying solo! So, for this episode, he’s having a rant about a couple of ongoing topics in the world, which include the mini-budget, what’s been happening in Russia and Ukraine and a hurricane Ian! If you didn’t already know The Norfolk Dinner is back on the 19th of January 2023, which will be held at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich, where for the first time in 3 years the ...
Oct 03, 2022•23 min•Ep. 204
Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 26th September 2022. In the Farmchat, Andrew is joined by Webby, Josh, Joe and Ben – almost a full house! The guys chat about updates from Russia and what they think Vladimir Putin might do next, talk of new Australian and Brazilian crops and Soyabeans – or Soybeans as Ian likes to call them! They also enjoy a couple of beers, kindly gifted to them by Patrick Allen, which include The Rev James by S.A. Brain, Bars...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 203
Following an EPIC episode last week with British Lion & England Rugby Player, Tom Youngs , Andrew kicks off this podcast with the market report for the week commencing the 19th of September, the week of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. For the first half of Farmchat, Andrew’s hijacked yet another guest and this time, it’s a podcast veteran, Toby Mermagen! Guided by quick-fire questions, the guys break down their predictions and expectations for the autumn ahead of us… In the second ...
Sep 19, 2022•28 min
After celebrating our 200th episode last week, and reminiscing some of our favourite moments so far on the podcast, this week we have an extra special episode for you, as Andrew is joined by a celebrity! As always Andrew kicks off the episode with the market report for the week commencing 12th September 2022, which includes a moment to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away late last week at her home in Balmoral. In Farmchat this week, Andrew pays a visit to British Lion &...
Sep 12, 2022•48 min•Ep. 201
Today we celebrate the 200th episode of the Dewing Grain Podcast! (We don’t know how we got here either). In celebration of the last 199, we have a special sequence in the podcast this week, so keep an ear out for that. This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 5th September 2022. In the 200th farm chat, Andrew is joined by Ben and Ian to reminisce over how the podcast has grown since their self-confessed slightly wooden first episode! The guys look back at som...
Sep 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 200
This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 29th August 2022. In farm chat, we’re joined by a group of very fragile traders who reflect on their annual harvest party, which was hosted in August for the first time ever! Let’s just say it was a very crazy night for them… tune in for the full debrief, with no details spared! From Moscow mules and flying tequila shots to chicken nugget-eating vegans, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. As always, thank...
Aug 29, 2022•25 min
This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 22nd August 2022. Andrew is joined by Webby for this week’s podcast, where the two chat about a few points which need to be addressed. Andrew, of course, has a big rant about the topics as well…farmers beware, this one’s aimed at you! Some of these topics include ergot, malting barley, milling wheat premium and cashflow issues! Don’t forget, remember the Aylsham Show is back on Monday 29th August, so be sure to ...
Aug 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 198
This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 15th August 2022. In farm chat, Andrew’s joined by not one, but two rugby scrums, Jack van Poortvliet and Tom Youngs! Jack talks about the great win England had against Australia and partying in Ibiza, plus Tom gives a very special shoutout to Andrew’s friend, Scott! They’re also joined by the one and only dream team, Ben and Ian (plus Andy, too!). Tune in to hear about how the harvest is going as well as mentio...
Aug 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 197
This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 8th August 2022. Andrew’s hijacked yet another guest and this week’s victim is Jimmy Fowell, an Aylsham crop farmer who has unbelievably finished his harvest at the end of July! Tune in for a good ol’ chat about harvest, sugar beet and food shortages, plus a story from Andrew about a girl he spoke to recently about organic farming, and let’s just say, her opinions weren’t very popular with him! As always, thanks...
Aug 08, 2022•39 min•Ep. 196
Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 1st August 2022. In this episode of Farmchat, Andrew hijacks his good friend, Adrian Dyter, a Maltster from Muntons PLC who’s visiting Norfolk from deepest Suffolk. (Note to self, don’t point out the recording equipment when going to visit Dewing Grain or you will get roped into an episode!) Tune in to hear the guys chat about Norfolk and Suffolk crop growth and its potential, as well as the hot weather...
Aug 01, 2022•25 min•Ep. 195
Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 25th July 2022. Back from his holiday, Andrew’s joined by Ian and Ben who debrief him on everything he’s missed whilst he’s been off gallivanting in the sunshine! After an action-packed week in the UK filled with a heatwave, fires and politics no less, the guys share their reactions and thoughts on the impacts these will have on the last few weeks of harvest. Unfortunately, the beer fridge is looking pr...
Jul 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 194
This week’s podcast kicks off with the market repot for the week commencing 18th July 2022. Tune in to hear Ben’s thoughts and musings on the heatwave so far… With temperatures due to reach 40 degrees in the UK next week and the weather across Europe causing chaos, the dream team are back to debunk what lies ahead of us. It’s harvest and it’s hot, so the guys are opening beers early this week with the line-up including Saturday Lager, Vocation Life and Death Classic IPA and Vocation Hop, Skip an...
Jul 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 193
