Dewing Grain Podcast

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 wor...

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...

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...

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 yea...

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...

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...

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 suppo...

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 t...

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...

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 cond...

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 A...

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 b...

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 har...

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 G...

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....

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 inf...

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 Septemb...

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 th...

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...

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. Hoste...

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...

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 helpe...

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 t...

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....

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 w...