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! The…

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 m…

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. …

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…

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 eve…

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 ho…

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! H…

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 see…

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…

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. Her…

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 …

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 tea…

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 becom…

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…

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 …

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 whil…

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 t…

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 cur…

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 em…

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 eve…

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 k…

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 farm…

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…

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 B…

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 smug…

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 Harr…

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…

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 produ…

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…

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 ta…

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…

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 …

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 impressi…

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…

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 t…

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 Fe…

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 t…

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…

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…

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 g…

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 …

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…

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 H…

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 Chan…

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…

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…

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 w…

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…

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 fo…

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 expl…