Dewing Grain Podcast

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 c...

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 i...

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 bo...

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 upcomin...

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...

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 upco...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 we...

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 produces high-quality products for the local com...

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 Tuesday 30th at 2pm, meeting at Honingham....

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 talks about the dodgy penalty being given...

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. The podcast walk location has been announ...

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 months.   Sadly, there will be no Dewing Grai...

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 impression for us and Ben informs us that Oilse...

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 of Norfolk, crops include winter...

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 the grain trade. They sample some beers...

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 February. Tune into this week’s market...

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 type of work can find it very difficult and...

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 favourite topic, the Digital Grain Passport, whic...

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 episode. The figures are going down and the...

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 got involved.   The Norfolk Farming Confe...

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 hangover and shares his thoughts on the current gr...