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The Dewing Grain Podcast is a weekly look at the markets and issues facing farmers in Norfolk and Suffolk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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213 – Andrew, Ian, Josh & Joe – A Pre-Bourse Huddle

213 – Andrew, Ian, Josh & Joe – A Pre-Bourse Huddle

This week Andrew hosts the market report for the week commencing 5th December 2022, where he updates us on all things grain trading. The farm chat is hosted by Andrew and features Josh, Joe & Ian, there’s no Ben this week, unfortunately – but don’t worry Ben's fans, he will be back soon! The guys talk about the Bourse in London they are attending this week and are coming up with some topics to speak about with others from the industry, *beware* don’t trust what Dewing Grain might say to you! The four also talk about Andrew’s recent trip to Amsterdam where his wife Tessa, or should we say, Karen, gets into a mussel debate with a waitress (Andrew & Josh watch out!), they also discuss Matt Hancock in I’m A Celebrity & they have a taste of Ben’s favourite beer, an Adnams Earl Grey Lager which he left in the office – sorry in advance Ben! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:1305/12/2022
212 - Andrew Dewing - Flying Solo

212 - Andrew Dewing - Flying Solo

This week’s podcast is a little different to usual as Andrew is flying solo, so it’s a bitesize Market Report and Farm Chat combo episode. As always, Andrew shares his predictions, thoughts and musings on the market for the week commencing 28th November 2022, which is accompanied by a quick chat about the World Cup and politics (it would be rude not to mention them!).As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram.Advertised on the podcast this week are:The Norfolk DinnerBook your tickets today by emailing [email protected] CargoVisit their website for more info https://uk.timacagro.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14:4128/11/2022
211 – Andrew, Joe, Ian & Ben – The Four Wise Monkeys

211 – Andrew, Joe, Ian & Ben – The Four Wise Monkeys

This week’s podcast kicks off with Andrew’s market report for the week commencing 21st November 2022.In Farm Chat, Andrew’s joined Joe, Ian & Ben, or ‘the four wise monkeys’ as they’d now like to be known! Tune in for the usual political chit chat including Liz Truss’ deals with New Zealand & Australia, a very long chat about the grain electronic passports, the £30 drop in the grain market and the World Cup. That’s nearly all of Andrew’s favourite topics to talk about! Ian also updates us about his new caravan, which sadly is without a chimney (don’t worry kids, Santa will find to deliver!).Finally, the guy’s tuck into a Barsham Brewery B.O.B (Bitter Old Bustard) and share their thoughts on it. Perhaps maybe a beer sponsor or two before Christmas would be a nice treat…hint, hint!If you’d like your beer to be featured on the Dewing Grain podcast, please email Lily at [email protected]!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0521/11/2022
210 – Alan Ridealgh – Long Live The Podcast

210 – Alan Ridealgh – Long Live The Podcast

As always, the podcast kicks off with the market report, this time hosted by Andrew for the week commencing 14th November 2022.In this episode, Andrew is joined by barley grower come beer brewer, Alan Ridealgh. Alan shares the story of his career, starting at the very beginning when he worked at Muntons, all the way to where he is now as the co-owner of Humber Doucy Brewing! Alan also tells us about the old gits’ drinking group, Andrew does an American accent and Alan explains where the name of his brewery came from!Humber Doucy Brewery brews fresh, vegan-friendly beers in Suffolk. To find out more, please visit www.humberdoucybrew.coAs always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49:5014/11/2022
209 – Andrew, Ben & Josh – Webby’s New Adventure!

209 – Andrew, Ben & Josh – Webby’s New Adventure!

This week Andrew and Ben host the Market Report for the week commencing 7th November 2022.In the farmchat this week, Andrew’s joined by Ben and Josh (although sadly no Webby, as he is moving into his new caravan!). The guys chat about the grain corridor and the constant debate from Vladimir and whether he is opening or closing it. They also discuss bird flu and its effect on trading and the Bank of England’s ridiculous interest rates.The guys also fill us in on their separate trips to London, for very different events. Andrew & Josh were at the MAGB (Maltster’s Association) Luncheon at Armourers Hall and at the other end of the spectrum, Ben was at a Defra strategy meeting about where the organic market is headed.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:5207/11/2022
208 - Dewing Grain On Tour - Conversations At ECE Valencia

208 - Dewing Grain On Tour - Conversations At ECE Valencia

This week on the podcast we start off with Andrew's Market Report for the week commencing 31st October 2022 (how is it nearly November?!) Farm chat comes in a slightly different format this week as we share some discussions had over a beer or two at the ECE Valencia earlier this month. Andrew & the Dewing Grain team are on a mission to shed some light on some of the other less prominent but very essential roles within the agriculture sector, so this week's farm chat consists of some mini discussions had with Chantal Ackerman & Fiona Jalil from CME Group and Jamie Gilbey from Amius on their roles within their companies and what their roles were at the bourse.Useful Links From This Podcast - European Commodities ExchangeFutures FundamentalsCME EducationAmius Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:1131/10/2022
207 – Abigale Long – Tendering Futures For Beginners

207 – Abigale Long – Tendering Futures For Beginners

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 24th October, where Andrew has a classic rant regarding politics and being the best man to read the futures spread, compared to anyone else. In Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by Abigale Long, who has worked at Dewing Grain for 10 years now as a futures tender doing all our futures administration (we’re surprised she has put up with the guys for that long!). Abigale gives us a step-by-step guide to how she deals with tendering futures and what the entire process involves. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:2724/10/2022
206 – Andrew, Ben & Josh – Dewing Grain Go Viral!

206 – Andrew, Ben & Josh – Dewing Grain Go Viral!

Ben kicks off the podcast with the market report commencing 17th October 2022 where, for the first time in forever, he has a rant! In Farmchat, Andrew’s joined by Josh and Ben, but sadly no Webby as he is recovering from their trip to Valencia. The guys chat about their time at the European Bourse and also a funny story or two during their trip, including Ian getting pushed to the back of a very long queue at Stansted airport! Josh also updates Ben and Andrew about what they have missed whilst being away and of course, it wouldn’t be the Dewing Grain podcast without a political rant! They also touch on their new-found fame as the team goes viral on Instagram… head to our Insta to see more – we’re @dewinggrain. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27:5117/10/2022
205 – James Beamish – The Holkham Farmer

205 – James Beamish – The Holkham Farmer

Join Andrew for the market report for the week commencing 10th October 2022. This section was recorded in sunny Spain as the Dewing Grain team was overseas for the European Bourse! Keep an eye on our socials to see what they got up to… Andrew is joined by old friend James Beamish who is the farm manager at the stunning Holkham Estate in Norfolk. He shares his journey from game keeper’s son to where he is now and the great successes of his career, including a couple of appearances on live tv, including BBC Breakfast! James also dives into detail about his experiences of the spring and summer last year and shares his plans for harvest 2023. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:0510/10/2022
204 – Andrew – A Bitesize Bit Of Andrew Dewing!

204 – Andrew – A Bitesize Bit Of Andrew Dewing!

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 3rd October 2022. In the Farmchat, Andrew is flying solo! So, for this episode, he’s having a rant about a couple of ongoing topics in the world, which include the mini-budget, what’s been happening in Russia and Ukraine and a hurricane Ian! If you didn’t already know The Norfolk Dinner is back on the 19th of January 2023, which will be held at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich, where for the first time in 3 years the grain trading industry will be able to come together and have a big catch-up – and of course enjoy some beer from sponsors! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22:4003/10/2022
203 – Andrew, Josh, Joe, Ben & Ian – Ben’s Bathwater Beer!

203 – Andrew, Josh, Joe, Ben & Ian – Ben’s Bathwater Beer!

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 26th September 2022. In the Farmchat, Andrew is joined by Webby, Josh, Joe and Ben – almost a full house! The guys chat about updates from Russia and what they think Vladimir Putin might do next, talk of new Australian and Brazilian crops and Soyabeans – or Soybeans as Ian likes to call them! They also enjoy a couple of beers, kindly gifted to them by Patrick Allen, which include The Rev James by S.A. Brain, Barsham B.O.B by Barsham Brewery, Edith Cavell by Wolf Brewery, and Old Thumper by Ringwood Brewery. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33:1226/09/2022
202 - Toby Mermagen - Autumn Planting So Far

202 - Toby Mermagen - Autumn Planting So Far

Following an EPIC episode last week with British Lion & England Rugby Player, Tom Youngs, Andrew kicks off this podcast with the market report for the week commencing the 19th of September, the week of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. For the first half of Farmchat, Andrew’s hijacked yet another guest and this time, it’s a podcast veteran, Toby Mermagen! Guided by quick-fire questions, the guys break down their predictions and expectations for the autumn ahead of us… In the second half of the chat, Andrew’s joined by Ben to debrief about the markets following his chat with Toby.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:2719/09/2022
201 - Tom Youngs - Straight From The Field

201 - Tom Youngs - Straight From The Field

After celebrating our 200th episode last week, and reminiscing some of our favourite moments so far on the podcast, this week we have an extra special episode for you, as Andrew is joined by a celebrity!As always Andrew kicks off the episode with the market report for the week commencing 12th September 2022, which includes a moment to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away late last week at her home in Balmoral.In Farmchat this week, Andrew pays a visit to British Lion & England Rugby Player, Tom Youngs. The pair talk about everything from the first time Andrew met Tom (on a football field of all places) and Tom's incredible career for the Leicester Tigers to the year of extreme highs and lows Tom has experienced in 2022 and his love for farming and being back in Norfolk. We hope you enjoy this one just as much as Andrew did recording it!The charities mentioned in this episode are - Bloodwise & MND Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48:0412/09/2022
200 - Andrew, Ben & Ian - What A Milestone!

200 - Andrew, Ben & Ian - What A Milestone!

Today we celebrate the 200th episode of the Dewing Grain Podcast! (We don’t know how we got here either). In celebration of the last 199, we have a special sequence in the podcast this week, so keep an ear out for that.This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 5th September 2022.In the 200th farm chat, Andrew is joined by Ben and Ian to reminisce over how the podcast has grown since their self-confessed slightly wooden first episode! The guys look back at some of their highlights from features like ‘The Legend Series’ where they had some big names join the podcast including Paul Mint, Chocco, Jeremy Savage & Murray Ferguson and Andrew’s very informative ‘Education Series’.Andrew’s questionable farmers’ wife impression makes another appearance (sorry in advance!) and he tells us about his confession to stealing beer at the Aylsham Show.And finally, it wouldn’t be a Dewing Grain Podcast without the gang trying some beers, Moongazer - Jigfoot, The Rev James and Ringwood Brewery - Boondoggle are the beers of choice this week.Some special thanks need to be given on this podcast, firstly to Suzy and Claire who whipped the team into shape from Episode 1 to make sure it wasn’t carnage from the get-go. Secondly, to all of our incredible guests over the last 200 episodes who have given our listeners hours of informative, entertaining and sometimes silly conversation - it wouldn’t be what it is without you! And lastly, to anyone who has gifted us a beer or two, cheers.Dewing Grain would like to say a huge thank you to all their listeners, old and new who have kept listening, as they wouldn’t be where they are without you guys - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:2205/09/2022
199 – Andrew, Ben, Josh, Joe & Webby – The Day After The Night Before

199 – Andrew, Ben, Josh, Joe & Webby – The Day After The Night Before

This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 29th August 2022.In farm chat, we’re joined by a group of very fragile traders who reflect on their annual harvest party, which was hosted in August for the first time ever! Let’s just say it was a very crazy night for them… tune in for the full debrief, with no details spared!From Moscow mules and flying tequila shots to chicken nugget-eating vegans, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:5229/08/2022
 198 - Andrew & Ian - A Home Truth Or Two

198 - Andrew & Ian - A Home Truth Or Two

This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 22nd August 2022.Andrew is joined by Webby for this week’s podcast, where the two chat about a few points which need to be addressed. Andrew, of course, has a big rant about the topics as well…farmers beware, this one’s aimed at you!Some of these topics include ergot, malting barley, milling wheat premium and cashflow issues!Don’t forget, remember the Aylsham Show is back on Monday 29th August, so be sure to be there!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:3422/08/2022
197 - Jack van Poortvliet & Tom Youngs - It’s A Double Attack!

197 - Jack van Poortvliet & Tom Youngs - It’s A Double Attack!

This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 15th August 2022.In farm chat, Andrew’s joined by not one, but two rugby scrums, Jack van Poortvliet and Tom Youngs! Jack talks about the great win England had against Australia and partying in Ibiza, plus Tom gives a very special shoutout to Andrew’s friend, Scott!They’re also joined by the one and only dream team, Ben and Ian (plus Andy, too!). Tune in to hear about how the harvest is going as well as mentions of what the boys were up to last weekend!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:3315/08/2022
196 – Jimmy Fowell – Jimmy’s July Harvest

196 – Jimmy Fowell – Jimmy’s July Harvest

This episode of the podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 8th August 2022. Andrew’s hijacked yet another guest and this week’s victim is Jimmy Fowell, an Aylsham crop farmer who has unbelievably finished his harvest at the end of July! Tune in for a good ol’ chat about harvest, sugar beet and food shortages, plus a story from Andrew about a girl he spoke to recently about organic farming, and let’s just say, her opinions weren’t very popular with him! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:3008/08/2022
195 – Adrian Dyter – The Boar Boys

195 – Adrian Dyter – The Boar Boys

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 1st August 2022.In this episode of Farmchat, Andrew hijacks his good friend, Adrian Dyter, a Maltster from Muntons PLC who’s visiting Norfolk from deepest Suffolk.(Note to self, don’t point out the recording equipment when going to visit Dewing Grain or you will get roped into an episode!)Tune in to hear the guys chat about Norfolk and Suffolk crop growth and its potential, as well as the hot weather and finally having a harvest with no drying charge!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:1501/08/2022
194 – Andrew, Ben & Ian – Return Of The Boss

194 – Andrew, Ben & Ian – Return Of The Boss

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week commencing 25th July 2022.Back from his holiday, Andrew’s joined by Ian and Ben who debrief him on everything he’s missed whilst he’s been off gallivanting in the sunshine!After an action-packed week in the UK filled with a heatwave, fires and politics no less, the guys share their reactions and thoughts on the impacts these will have on the last few weeks of harvest.Unfortunately, the beer fridge is looking pretty bleak and barren so there’s no tasting this week… hint, hint!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:1925/07/2022
193 – Ben, Ian & Josh – Guess Who’s Back, Back Again

193 – Ben, Ian & Josh – Guess Who’s Back, Back Again

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market repot for the week commencing 18th July 2022. Tune in to hear Ben’s thoughts and musings on the heatwave so far… With temperatures due to reach 40 degrees in the UK next week and the weather across Europe causing chaos, the dream team are back to debunk what lies ahead of us. It’s harvest and it’s hot, so the guys are opening beers early this week with the line-up including Saturday Lager, Vocation Life and Death Classic IPA and Vocation Hop, Skip and Juice Hazy Pale Ale.  As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23:1718/07/2022
192 – Ben, Josh & Ian – The Dream Team

192 – Ben, Josh & Ian – The Dream Team

This week’s podcast kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report from Ben for the week commencing 11th July 2022.  In a chaotic and casual chat, Ben, Josh & Ian take over the podcast, all with a beer in hand. Tune in for some free childcare advice from Webby and all the latest harvest gossip. The beers this week are Bavik Super Pils Belgium larger, The Garden Brewery Pale Ale and a very strong blonde beer. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24:0511/07/2022
191 – Yuliia Litovchenko – Our Ukrainian Family

191 – Yuliia Litovchenko – Our Ukrainian Family

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 4th July 2022.  This week Andrew has a very special guest, Yuliia Litovchenko, who fled the war in Ukraine with her daughter, Olga. Earlier in the year, Andrew and his family welcomed them into their home and this week we’re catching up with Yulia to see how she’s finding life in Norfolk. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:1504/07/2022
190 – Andrew & Ben – A Political Chat

190 – Andrew & Ben – A Political Chat

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 27th June 2022. The market this week has collapsed massively and Andrew updates us on pressures that are affecting the market. Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by the political correspondence at Dewing Grain where the two speak about the conservatives’ vote whether Boris should stay or go. Andrew has very strong opinions on this of course! Other topics which are included in this episode are strikers, weird weather happening around the world, a Ukrainian update from Andrew on how his family are getting on and about the harvest is going to start very soon! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:2327/06/2022
189 – Andrew – Dewing Grain On Tour

189 – Andrew – Dewing Grain On Tour

This week’s podcast is a little different to normal as it’s a bitesize episode following Andrew’s road trip to Scotland. It kicks off with a market update for the week commencing 20th June 2022. Andrew shares how the north is heading towards a big harvest, and that East Anglia is just behind them! With haulage rates and storage charges on the hike, we’re in for an interesting summer harvest. Tune in to find out what’s in store… Some places Andrew visited on tour are Thurso, Loch Fyne, Skye & Inverness. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12:0920/06/2022
188 – Andrew, Ian & Ben – A Wacky Week

188 – Andrew, Ian & Ben – A Wacky Week

Ben kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 13th June 2022, as Andrew if off to Scotland on a crop tour! After a very exciting yet volatile week following the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Andrew, Ian and Ben have a lengthy conversation about where the markets at. Just a few hurdles the market has faced last week include the corridor closing, a missile strike on a silo and some wacky weather! Tune in to hear the guys dive into rants about petrol as well as export and labour shortages, and of course it would be rude not to cover Vladimir Putin and Boris Johnson too! Unfortunately, Dewing Grain HQ has no beers and for the first time in forever are going T-total on the podcast this week…maybe they could do with some more beers! Hint hint… As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:1513/06/2022
187 – Andrew – Bitesize Jubilee Edition

187 – Andrew – Bitesize Jubilee Edition

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 6th June 2022. This has been pre-recorded due to celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend! In the Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined again by his mysterious agronomic adviser and the two of them are having a quick chat about Sri Lanka’s trading situation and Sugar beet prices! Other topics which are spoken about in this episode include organic farming, vegans, cows, and seed payments. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15:4006/06/2022
186 – Andrew, Josh & Ian – Pool Marketing

186 – Andrew, Josh & Ian – Pool Marketing

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 30th May 2022. In the Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by Josh and Ian to discuss pool marketing in the grain trade. Tune in to hear the guys share their opinions on this and the risks, pros and cons of joining a grain pool, all with a beer in hand. Other topics covered this week include, airports, holidays, and a trip Andrew and his two sons are going on to celebrate his birthday to France! Also, the Dewing Grain crew head to Tattershall Castle for the UK Corn Exchange’s first bourse in 2.5 years! Of course, it wouldn’t be the Dewing Grain Podcast without trying a beer or two from Leigh on Sea Brewery – thank you again Neil! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:3230/05/2022
185 – Andrew – Mr Anonymous Agronomic Adviser

185 – Andrew – Mr Anonymous Agronomic Adviser

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for week commencing 23rd May 2022, where the market prices have finally dropped down despite everything going on in the world!Farmchat is a little different this week, as Andrew is joined by a mystery guest who got in touch last week wanting to share some of their opinions and thoughts on some current topics on the Dewing Grain podcast. This week Andrew & his guest chat about Brexit, Andrew’s favourites Boris Johnson & Liz Trust, Russia & Ukraine and finally Ryanair holidays.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:3323/05/2022
184 - Andrew - Guardians Of The Countryside

184 - Andrew - Guardians Of The Countryside

It’s another mad week for the grain with a USDA report last night kicking off Friday the 13th with some incredible prices! (Please note, this was at the time of recording – we all know how quickly things can change in the space of a few days!) Tune in to hear Andrew’s predictions for the week ahead… This episode is dedicated to the world’s worst compliment-takers, farmers, who we are all guilty of taking for granted. From hedges to snow, and parking to Christmas tree, who do we rely on? Farmers, of course! Farmers; we love, need, and appreciate you! What would we do without you?! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17:0816/05/2022
183 – Andrew, Ben & Ian – A Classic Chat & Some Loveleigh Beers

183 – Andrew, Ben & Ian – A Classic Chat & Some Loveleigh Beers

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 9th May 2022. In the Farmchat this week, Andrew, joined by Ben & Webby chat about a range of topics including how the prices in the grain trading industry have gone flying, the rumour that India are stopping wheat exports and fertiliser prices rising. Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Dewing Grain Podcast without a beer tasting! This week, the team have got their hands on some great beers from Leigh on Sea Brewery courtesy of Neil Pearson from NW Trading from his recent visit (thanks Neil!), the final verdict was the beers were loveleigh and just what they needed for a sunny day.  As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:1709/05/2022
182 – James Forrest – A Proper Suffolk Farmer

182 – James Forrest – A Proper Suffolk Farmer

After last week’s bitesize episode, this week Andrew is back with a bumper market report and possibly the most positive one yet… where prices are concerned at least! Drought is still the hot topic, and it’s a very friendly marketplace right now.In Farmchat, Andrew travels down South this week for a chat with Suffolk Farmer, James Forrest. As a heavy land farmer (and a complete newbie to the podcast), James gives us an insight into what’s happening in Suffolk right now and his thoughts on topics such as drought, cover crops & carbon. And to finish off, Andrew & James weigh up the pros and cons of building a new grain store with the rising costs of materials currently.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. The Dewing Grain Podcast is produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:2401/05/2022
181 - Andrew – The Bitesize Episode

181 - Andrew – The Bitesize Episode

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 25th April 2022.This week’s episode is a short one as it’s been a short but very busy week at Dewing Grain HQ. Andrew gives us a very long-awaited update on his Ukrainian family that finally arrived safely in the Norfolk last week.In other topics Andrew offers an apology to farmers from the last podcast, talks about the effects of drought, the benefits of investing in storage and the biggest issue at the moment… old crop, Andrew gives us his thoughts.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15:2125/04/2022
180 – Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh – Andrew’s Great Boris Impressions

180 – Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh – Andrew’s Great Boris Impressions

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 11th April 2022.  In Farmchat, Andrew gives us an update on the Ukrainian refugees his family are welcoming into their home (hopefully soon!), he discusses politics and gives us some very spot-on impressions of Boris Johnson! Ben and Josh join in later having been on a business trip – or as it should be called, a Pub Crawl! Other topics mentioned this week include China and USA wheat problems at this moment in time, Farmers, and conversations of a Dewing Grain Podcast Tour. The guys are taking a break next week to enjoy the Easter 4-day weekend and celebrate Andrew’s upcoming birthday! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:3511/04/2022
179 - Chocco - The Legend Series

179 - Chocco - The Legend Series

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 4th April 2022. He shares an update on the whereabouts of the Ukrainian family he is taking in and that Tessa has caught a flight to Warsaw to offer them a sense of reassurance and hope! In Farmchat, Andrew is joined by Chocco, a physical broker, who he has spoken to every day since he was 21! The guys reminisce about their fun times together and talk about how the grain trading industry has changed since they first met. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:2904/04/2022
178 – Andrew & Tessa – From Conflict to Countryside

178 – Andrew & Tessa – From Conflict to Countryside

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 28th March 2022. This week, Andrew is joined by his wife, Tessa, as they share how they’re opening their home to two Ukrainian refugees. Tessa gives us a run-down of each step of the process she has gone through so far, including jumping through several hoops, a home inspection and 50 + pages of paperwork. Want to open your home to Ukrainian refugees? Here are a few links to websites and Facebook pages mentioned during this episode: Norfolk County Council’s Home for Ukraine scheme: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety/migrants-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/ukraine  Ukraine: Support for hosts: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/safety/migrants-refugees-and-asylum-seekers/ukraine/ukraine-support-for-hosts  How Andrew and Tessa’s Ukrainian family found them: https://www.ukrainetakeshelter.com/  Great Facebook groups:Rooms/Accommodation for Ukrainian Refugees Helps for Ukrainians in UK Local Facebook group:Norwich hosts Ukrainian Refugees As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:3628/03/2022
177 - Andrew, Ian, Joe & Josh - A Different Type Of Corona

177 - Andrew, Ian, Joe & Josh - A Different Type Of Corona

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 21st March 2022.This week, Andrew is joined by Ian, Joe and Josh at Dewing Gran HQ for a good old grumpy episode of the Farmchat.The four discuss the latest from Ukraine and the refugee situation with the UK, as well as Donald Trump and using WhatsApp for trading, all whilst drinking Corona Extra beer – cheers!The DG beer fridge is looking pretty sad this week, hence the rather unexciting beer tasting – hint, hint…! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:0921/03/2022
176 - Ian Barmer - An Interview Lesson From A Pro

176 - Ian Barmer - An Interview Lesson From A Pro

Andrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the market report for the week commencing 14th March 2022. Highlight from this report include Ukraine, the cost of steel, the Norwich game and of course, Brexit. In Farmchat, Andrew is joined by Ian Barmer, a journalist from BBC Look East. Tune in to learn some tricks of the trade and hear a few stories from the early days of Ian’s career, including an interview with Secretary of State, Gillian Shephard, where he forgot to load any tape into his tape recorder!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18:4814/03/2022
175 - Martyn Bailey - Another Maltster!

175 - Martyn Bailey - Another Maltster!

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 7th March 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade. Andrew is joined by Martyn Bailey from Bairds Malt, who talks to him about the process of malting and how, he himself does this. The two speak about what Martin likes and dislikes in his job and the properties of grain and what is the best to trade. Other topics includes, commercial maltings, impacts of nitrogen & Munich malt. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3307/03/2022
174 - Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh - The Cult Podcast

174 - Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh - The Cult Podcast

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 28th February 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade. In Farmchat this week, the guys speak about Putin and how his invasion on Ukraine has affected the grain trading for them. They have some laughs together, but do talk about the serious side of things and their own opinions on what they think might happen next. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:4528/02/2022
173 - Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh - Carbon Credit & Anne Summers

173 - Andrew, Ian, Ben & Josh - Carbon Credit & Anne Summers

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 21st February 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.In Farmchat this week, the guys speak about carbon credits and how this affects the market. They talk about how they wish they could partner up with Anne Summers, of all businesses!Other topics include McDonalds, Russia & Ukraine and of course Boris had to make another appearance. The four also try some Vegan Beer!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:2221/02/2022
172 - Andrew, Josh & Ian - Brexit, Boris & Beer

172 - Andrew, Josh & Ian - Brexit, Boris & Beer

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 14th February 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.In Farmchat this week, the guys speak about topics including Brexit and their own opinions on Boris at this moment in time. Andrew tells the tale of being reunited with old friends Scotty & Monty, and stories of them downing Guinness!Of course, they were trying beer too, called King Slayer which was given to them by Humber Doucy Brewery.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34:5814/02/2022
171 - Bob King - Part 2

171 - Bob King - Part 2

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 7th February 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.In Farmchat this week, Andrew & Bob speak about how the market is the highest it has been ever during their careers and explain why this increase is happening.Other topics mentioned this episode include storage of stock, corn production, Budweiser production & winter barely.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:3707/02/2022
170 - Bob King - Part 1

170 - Bob King - Part 1

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 31st January 2022, where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.In Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by Bob King where they talk about the Malted Barley trade history. Also, the two talk about how Bob first got into the trade and how other traders developed in that period of time.They also mention observations about how the current market is doing and how they can educate the younger generation about grain trading.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37:1031/01/2022
169 - James Gray - Not Your Typical Essex Man

169 - James Gray - Not Your Typical Essex Man

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 24th January 2022 where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.In Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by James Gray who he met in Argentina when they were both international travellers.James shares with Andrew a few ways he is diversifying his farms, including opening a gin distillery and converting Nissen huts. Tune in to hear about worldies in Argentina, spring barley & swimming in cold lakes in January.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26:1324/01/2022
168 - John Hardy - The Legend Himself

168 - John Hardy - The Legend Himself

This week's podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 17th January 2022 where Andrew gives you a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.Farmchat this week, Andrew is joined by John Hardy who started off his career in grain trading.The two of them speak about memories of them working together, the new graining generation & lots more!As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25:1116/01/2022
167 - Andrew, Ben & Ian - Socks, Socks & More Socks

167 - Andrew, Ben & Ian - Socks, Socks & More Socks

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 10th January 2022 where Andrew is joined by Ben and Ian for a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.Farmchat this week is a catch up between the three, which then escalates to the conversation of socks.Alongside this, they tackle some conversational topics including covid and whether Boris Johnson has made the right decision regarding not putting us into a lockdown.As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:4010/01/2022
166 - Andrew, Ben, Josh & Ian - Andrew's Greatest Rant

166 - Andrew, Ben, Josh & Ian - Andrew's Greatest Rant

This week's podcast kicks off with the market report for the week beginning 20th December 2021 where Andrew is joined by Ben, Josh and Ian for a rundown of the latest from the grain trade.Farmchat this week is a solo affair as Andrew does perhaps his greatest rant to date about the key qualities of being a grain trader.This is the last podcast before Christmas and it’s a big one – enjoying more beers from the Great Newsome Brewery advent calendar, of course! As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch – we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:2520/12/2021
165 – Ben & Ian – Christmas, Covid and The Serious Bit

165 – Ben & Ian – Christmas, Covid and The Serious Bit

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report which is followed by the Farmchat with Ben and Ian as the round up the last week of trading. Unfortunately, there’s still no Andrew this week as he’s trapped at home by the dreaded Covid so instead, Ben and Ian are the hosts of this episode! This week, the ‘Christmas mode feeling’ has started to kick in at Dewing Grain – don’t fear though, we’re still here and ready to help! The beer tastings this week are beers from behind doors 4 and 5 from the Newsome Brewery beer advent calendar. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20:0613/12/2021
164 – Ben, Josh & Ian – It Is What It Is

164 – Ben, Josh & Ian – It Is What It Is

This week’s podcast kicks off with the market report which is followed by the Farmchat with Ben, Josh and Ian. The guys should’ve been in London this week but due to Omicron they’re stuck at a rainy Dewing Grain HQ instead. Sadly, Andrew’s been feeling under the weather, so he won’t feature on this week’s episode which means Ben, Josh and Ian are in charge! Tune in to hear a roundup of their thoughts after a week of market volatility. The beer tasting this week is the start of our beer advent calendar which was kindly gifted by Newsome Brewery. As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch - we are @dewinggrain on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:0306/12/2021