On this week’s episode Andrews special guest is Charles Bracey. They talk about the new tax rules and how this is going to affect current and future farmers. They go back and forth over the struggles farmers in the UK face when compared to farmers in Europe and the rest of the world. They discuss the struggles farmers are facing with bank loans with many banks seeming to be pulling away from supporting the agricultural sector. Lastly they give their opinions on Donald Trump having a second term ...
Nov 21, 2024•49 min•Ep. 312
In this week’s episode Andrew has the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Associations managing director Mark Nicholas on as his special guest. They begin by discussing the history of the RNAA and the Royal Norfolk Show. They then go on to talk about getting the younger generation interested and involved in farming and understanding where their food comes from. Mark talks about the various projects that the RNAA is offering to help encourage young people to get involved in the farming community. The hot ...
Nov 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 311
In this week’s episode, Ben, Joe, Webby & Josh are in charge of the chat. Fortunately, Andrew will be back for next week’s episode! Josh discusses how the first few weeks of fatherhood have been for him. Webby chimes in with his preferred type of nappy to change. They talk about the recent UK budget and the impact it’s going to have in the agricultural community. They go over the recent tender and compare the similarity and differences to previous tenders. They also talk the wheat imports di...
Nov 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 310
On this week’s podcast, Ben & Webby have Farm Trader Harry Randell on to talk about his experience of being in charge of Haulage while Andy George was taking a much deserved holiday. To start they talk about the experience and knowledge Harry will have gained from his two-week trial by fire, while doing their best not to boost his ego too much! They then go on to talk about current market conditions locally and globally. Lastly, the boys discuss how East Anglian farmers have been getting on ...
Oct 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 309
In this week’s episode, Ben and Webby are hosting alone as Andrew is on holiday! The boys talk about the recent shift in the market and how they feel the values are still not quite at the trigger level to encourage physical sales. They discuss how the rest of the world is looking weather wise and how corn growers are suffering from high levels of mycotoxins. The boys also talk about the upcoming American presidential election. Who do you think is likely to win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Oct 21, 2024•14 min•Ep. 308
In this weeks episode, Andrew has some big news. Andrew, Ben & Webby discuss how this years drilling is going in the UK in comparison to last year. The boys debate over who they think would be the best dictator for the UK. They then go on to talk about improving grain prices and merchants "paying up on farm". Star Wars comes into the conversation. Which characters do you think the boys would be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 307
In this week’s episode, the boys get straight onto the hot topic at the moment – the conflicts in the middle east. They then discuss what they believe the market is likely to do in the next couple days. Will the markets keep rallying or will there be some profit taking? The boys discuss the current demand for soft and milling wheats. Should growing these be a consideration for next harvest? Lastly, they discuss the topic of loneliness in the agricultural community. The Dewing Grain team are alwa...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 306
In this week’s episode we have our European commentator return to grace us with his presence and culture. Our special guest this week is Scott Wellcome who is the director of grain risk management and sourcing for the Goodmills Group. The boys discuss the European wheat being imported into the UK. Andrew quizzes Scott on the impact geopolitical events can have on the grain trade. Does the Dewing Grain Podcast have the power to sway the market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Sep 30, 2024•51 min•Ep. 305
In this weeks episode, Andrew, Ben & Webby talk about the issues Dewing Grain faces as an independent merchant in an industry dominated by multinationals. The boys then discuss the current conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and their potential effects on the grain market. They also talk about the risks of tendering on the futures market and how Dewing Grain tries to mitigate those risks. The What3Words for this months farm walk are Cork, Accented, Cult. We look forward to seeing you the...
Sep 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 304
This week's episode is a bitesize episode with Andrew first going over the upcoming podcast walk. Andrew then gives his weekly update on the market and gives the values that Dewing Grain is currently offering. The What3Words for this months farm walk are Cork, Accented, Colt. We look forward to seeing you there at 13.30 on Tuesday 24th September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 303
In this weeks episode, Andrew discusses the harvest do antics from Thursday evening. Andrew, Webby, Ben & Harry host this weeks episode. They discuss the hot topic of this years harvest... Ergot! Ben and the team also talk about the Canadian Canola anti-dumping probe. This months farm walk What3Words is: Cork, Accented, Colt. We look forward to seeing you there at 13.30 on Tuesday 24th September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 302
In this week’s episode, Andrew and the team discuss the principles of a successful cooperative store. Ben gives his opinion on the different pools being run by merchants across the country. The team urge farmers to have a close look at some of the marketing charges they are receiving, especially in a year like this! A huge thank you to our northern friends Simon, John & Wolfy for sending us the beautiful Dewing Grain branded Timothy Taylor beers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Sep 02, 2024•43 min•Ep. 301
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. Here is to the next 300! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 300
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 year that arable farmers are likely to have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 299
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 team work and determination help to overcome them. The office boys get physical at Dewing Grain! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Aug 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 298
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 becoming increasingly thin on the ground, not helped by old crop carryover and other factors. They also have the all-important yield vs price chat. Hos...
Aug 05, 2024•46 min•Ep. 297
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 pedigree athletes in our ranks! We look forward to seeing some more of your entries for our DG Only Fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Jul 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 296
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 Grain’s new feature – DGOnlyFans. We will be uploading some pictures of the team for our DGOnlyFans over the next few days. We look forward to seeing ...
Jul 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 295
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 while we get a bit of an insight from the others what the harvest up north could be like. Andrew will be back in a couple of weeks as he’s holidaying ...
Jul 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 294
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 talk about how well the Wild Farm companion crops were looking during the last podcast walk around Gawdy Hall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Ep. 293
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 current markets prior to harvest. Andrew is in the short term bearish to current market conditions but mentions that he is optimistic of crop sizes which...
Jul 01, 2024•14 min•Ep. 292
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 emptied and cleaned at some point! Of course, the boys had to talk about England’s questionable performance against Denmark. Followed by Ben touching on...
Jun 24, 2024•20 min•Ep. 291
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 ever - growing fear of ergot in the upcoming wheat crop with the abundance of rain we have had recently. We also get an insight as to how “strip till” ha...
Jun 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 290
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 keep getting downsized. Andrew also gives his two cents on what he believes could be the crop of the year over here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Jun 10, 2024•19 min•Ep. 289
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 farmers about how their crops are looking for the upcoming harvest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 03, 2024•29 min•Ep. 288
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 are joined by Andrew who updates us on the figures for this week’s market and things are looking good due to the weather, so just hoping it keeps doi...
May 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 287
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 Brad Skinn and all his team for organising it. Tune in next week for some fun stories of what they get up to. Market Report for w/c Monday 20th May...
May 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 286
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 smugglers, flip flops and a sombrero. A debrief of the events of Harrys breakfast meeting on Wednesday is also included; farmers who turned up were offere...
May 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 285
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 Harrison from Honingham Thorpe Farms for being such a good host for the biggest Dewing Grain walk we’ve had to date. We also want to thank everyone that c...
May 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 284
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 April. Andrew who gives this week’s report on the current grain market. Don’t forget that the Dewing Grain Podcast Walk is tomorrow at 2pm, meeti...
Apr 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 283
