Dewing Grain Podcast

In this week’s episode, Webby & Ben are joined by Stantec’s Planning Director, Ian Douglass, where they delve into the world of solar projects, the intricate planning processes that govern their development and the generation of renewable energy. Ian Douglass has worked in consultancy for just shy of 30 years, representing clients and developers in many different sectors. Market report w/c Mon...

The first Dewing Grain Podcast of 2024 is here… In this week’s episode, Ian chats to a good friend of his; Tom Goodley, who is Director at Strutt & Parker. The pair discuss Tom’s role of being a chartered surveyor combined with estate agent work, acting for both buyers and sellers. They discuss Strutt & Parkers success selling Norfolk’s Wolterton Hall, delve into Tom’s love for selling hom...

It's the Christmas special for this week’s episode and Andrew is joined by the whole squad Ben, Josh, Webby, and Joe as they all sit down with a beer from Barsham Brewery. While the crew enjoy a drink, they delve into the subject of veganism, the controversy surrounding beef production and the importance of strategic land use following on from Channel 4’s recent documentary.  Market Report w/...

In this week’s episode,  Joe meets with Adam Dury from Norfolk-based meteorological company WeatherQuest to discuss weather forecasting and if weather is really getting more extreme?   They talk about the company's origins and how it has diversified its services over the years. They also discuss the likelihood of a white Christmas and the impact of El Nino and La Nina on weather patterns...

In this week's episode, Ben meets with an old friend of 26 years and 5th generation livestock farmer, butcher and local Norfolk farm shop owner; David Barnard. He shares his journey from graduating from Reading University to running a business in the post-Brexit economy.  The pair discuss the success of DJ Barnard Meats and how the Covid-19 pandemic helped to grow the business by delivering t...

Market report w/c Monday 27th November The market has been dull in recent weeks. With Thanksgiving in the US impacting trading activities worldwide, there is a reluctance among farmers to sell due to ongoing uncertainty and lack of clarity on RED (Renewable Energy Directive). In the coming weeks, the Dewing Grain podcast will cover topics such as weather forecasting, the solar industry's impact on...

In this week’s Episode, Andrew is joined by Ben and Webby. They sit down and discuss the lack of a government plan on food security and their love for a local Norfolk cheese. We encourage farmers to stay hopeful and dream of better weather conditions. Market report w/c Monday 20th November. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the current state of the grain market, including the challeng...

We are back for Part 2 this week as the conversation continues. Andrew and Tom Clarke discuss the need for a strategy to address food security and the role of government in supporting the farming sector. Andrew shares his thoughts with Tom on the influence of trade representatives on the AHDB council and suggests ways in which the AHDB can fight for the interests of farmers and improve transparenc...

In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by Tom Clarke, a fourth-generation Fenland farmer. Tom is also a Board Member of AHDB and Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council Chair and regularly writes opinion articles for Farmers Guardian. You can follow Tom on Twitter  @Tom_Clarke . Tune in to this lively discussion that builds upon the pressing subject explored in last week's podcast episode, "R...

Andrew returns this week from a well-rested break in Crete and in this episode is joined by Webby, as they discuss the hot topic of the Red Tractor's Greener Farms Commitment (GFC). In this week's Market Report for w/c Monday 30th October, Andrew discusses the concerns arising from the prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to adverse impacts on farmers' fields and crop productio...

In this week’s episode, Josh, Ben & Webby reflect on their recent trip to Poland for the Annual International Commodities Exchange in Warsaw. The group discusses mixing with multinational businesses as an independent Norfolk grain trader, and how they felt bearish after discovering that the demand surrounding feed grains and animal feed consumption was close to non-existent! Market Report w/c...

In this special episode, we revisit our popular Education Series. Andrew discusses setting up futures stores and how it can be beneficial to your farms and stores. Tune in to find out how you magically turn your feed wheat into something that’s worth up to £15 a ton more at the stroke of a magic wand. Market Report w/c Monday 16th October. In this week’s market report, the futures are trading at a...

In this week’s episode, Andrew sits down with the latest and newest member of the Dewing Grain team; Tom Pegg, who has been recruited for farm buying. Tom talks about his experience in the industry so far and how he came to work for Dewing Grain. Market Report w/c Monday 9th October. In this week’s market report, Andrew talks about how last week's oil seed rape market declined and how he was advis...

In this week's episode, Andrew and Josh are joined by Richard Ling from Rookery Farm Limited in Suffolk, who has recently been a hot topic in the newspaper due to Nestlé trialing cocoa-shell fertilizer on his farm and causing a stir. The group discusses the low-carbon fertilizer made from a chocolate factory’s waste cocoa shells and its effect on Richard’s crops.  Market Report w/c Monday 2nd...

In this week’s episode, join Andrew, Josh, Webby and a special guest; Henry Harrison from Brown & Co, who is an Agricultural Business Consultant, where they ask difficult questions surrounding the government's environmental schemes for farmers, discuss the issues that farmers face and debate the future of food production.  Henry explains the different types of environmental schemes in the...

In this week’s episode, Andrew, Josh, Webby and Ben discuss the new popular buzzword in the agriculture industry; regenerative farming. The definition of regenerative farming is debated by the Dewing Grain team, with certain team members being more in favour of it than others.  Tune in to hear in-depth discussions about green-washing, the future of farming and energy efficiency with some inte...

Join Andrew and Claudia this week as they deep dive into what is a harvest student's role and Claudia’s experience working with the Dewing Grain Team. They discuss things from making teas and singing out loud to weighbridge Fridays. Webby takes over the Market Report update this week as Andrew has some well-deserved time off. He discusses the sideways movement in the markets. Hosted on Acast....

In this week’s bitesize episode, join Andrew as he celebrates a significant milestone: Dewing Grain Podcast’s 5 year anniversary! With a total of 251 episodes to date that educate, inform and entertain the grain industry, we’re very grateful for our listeners who support us and we’re happy that we can provide valuable insights into the every-changing landscape of the grain market. Andrew shares so...

Join Andrew, Ben & Josh in this week’s podcast episode where they discuss the end of this very challenging harvest for Norfolk & Suffolk. The team discussed the weird and wonderful premiums for wheats, compared the English and Danish barley, and also made their predictions for which crops will be most likely sold to overseas countries. Tune in to hear what the team has to say about controv...

In this week’s podcast, Andrew is joined by Store Manager Harry, who will be joining Dewing Grain after the harvest as a Farm Buyer. From wet grain to dampened markets, the pair look back on this year's harvest and discuss what it’s like to dry wet grain throughout the night. Andrew makes a shocking revelation that this year’s harvest is in his top 3 most difficult harvests ever; tune in now to fi...

Tune in to this week’s podcast with Andrew, Josh, Ben & Webby to find out what Josh discovered on his crop tour in Denmark & Sweden, including a jaw-dropping view from outside Josh’s hotel window! Market Report for w/c Monday 14th of August. This week’s market report discusses Andrew’s advice and predictions for oil seed, barley, wheat, and more. The weather has been challenging this harve...

Join Andrew in today's bitesize podcast episode as the Dewing team are busy during a wet harvest. The pressure is on this week to get the crop dry and moving.   Market report week for w/c Monday 7th of August. In this week’s market report, Andrew tries to be positive considering the bad weather. He discusses his observations about the quality of crops they’ve had coming into their C...

In this week’s episode, join Andrew, Ben & Webby as they discuss everything from the current state of the grain market to hair transplants, while they enjoy a cold bottle of Whitstable Bay pale ale and Spitfire amber ale. Market Report for w/c Monday 31st July. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the start of August, which is usually known to be the lovely sunny month where everyone...

Join Andrew, Ben, and Vince in this week's podcast episode where we welcome the newest addition to the Dewing Grain team; Vince, who is the new accountant. Tune in to hear his story about how he became an accountant, the way that technology has transformed the industry, and even some shocking revelations including one farmer's way of delivering his yearly accounts to Vince in a bag with a dead rat...

Join Andrew and Webby this week as they finally take to the skies in a crop inspection helicopter ride across Norfolk, and see if you can spot your field in the pictures in our latest social media post. Market Report for w/c 17th July 2023. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses his concerns for 2023’s harvest with it getting off to a miserable start. With heat waves sweeping across Italy,...