In this week's feature, Claire goes back to The John Innes Centre to meet Dr Brande Wulff. Dr Wulff sheds light on how he's achieving speed breeding by using exactly the right kind of light and for prolonged periods in green houses there - achieving much faster breeding of wheat. He also talks about GM crops as he believes wheat is being left behind and that could be big mistake in the race to produce enough food.  The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 10/12/18 gives you Andrew's latest insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby decipher trade sayings - those turns of phrases that you only know if you're in the business - washed down with a drop of Jeffery Hudson Bitter from Oakham Ales.  To be in with a chance of winning a Christmas hamper worth £500 from Bakers and Larners of Holt head over to our Twitter page (search @DewingGrain). The winner will be announced on the podcast on 17th December. Good luck! 'Now The Dust Has Settled' Episode Sponsors Ben Burgess - East Anglia's premier agricultural, construction & grounds care equipment retailer. www.benburgess.co.uk The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew meets up with his mentor, Ivan Bishop, with whom he has worked at a number of different grain trading businesses over the years. They discuss the changes in grain trading since the '60s - from small two-man-band traders to the bigger companies - and reminisce about some of their funnier moments dealing with clients.   The weekly Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 3/12/2018 includes the latest information and Andrew's insights into the markets. In Farmchat Webby and Ben discuss charts and how they can help with predicting the market over a pint of Wolf Rock IPA from Sharps Brewery in Cornwall.  To be in with chance of winning a Christmas Hamper worth £500 from Bakers and Larners of Holt, head over to our Twitter page (search for @DewingGrain). The winner will be announced on the podcast on 17th December. Good luck! 'Summer of '69' Episode Sponsors Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.com The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew meets up with Kit Papworth to hear about how he juggles his farming business and other businesses he is involved with. Kit talks about informing the public through social media about what he is doing on the farm, Andrew wonders if young people are being taught about marketing at agriculture college and they both agree Brexit is an opportunity although there may be fewer farmers about in five years. The weekly Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 26/11/2018 includes the latest information and Andrew’s insights into the markets.  In Farmchat Andrew and Webby discuss recent Brexit developments at what is a very uncertain time, helped along by Bishops Farewell from Oakham Ales. Thanks to our sponsors this week:Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on.https://www.barshambrewery.co.uk/Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola. Local, healthy, delicious.www.crush-foods.com The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew is joined by his morning training partner Dr Paul Everden. With over 30 years' experience as a local GP, Dr Everden is keen to encourage us all to take simple steps to feel better and live longer.  The weekly Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 17/11/18 includes the latest information and Andrew's insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby meet Libby Masters from East Coast Production to talk all things social media and attempt to answer the question on everyone's mind: Is Andrew a lost cause? To show willing with the theme of tweeting, Andrew and Webby sample a bit stout Robin from Barsham Brewery.  'Let's Get Physical' Episode Sponsors Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on. www.barshambrewery.co.ukCrush Foods - Oils, dressings and granola. Local, healthy, delicous. www.crush-foods.com The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we return to our science series.  Our producer Claire Mutimer meets Dr Chris Ridout from the John Innes Centre to find out about heritage barley, how it’s helping to breed resistance into modern crops and finding an unexpected new lease of life through craft breweries. Andrew’s back in the hot seat to give the market report for week commencing 12/11/2018 and in Farmchat Andrew and Webby talk about Ian’s mastery of the French language during his recent trip to Rouen, as well as the recent USDA report.  To ease proceedings along they enjoy a drop of Barsham Oaks 3.6% from Barsham Brewery. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on. https://www.barshambrewery.co.uk/ Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.com  The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk: 01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew is joined by Ben Turner of Ben Burgess to talk about the amazing advances in technology that allow for problems to be identified and fixed before they even happen, helping to ensure that vital equipment is always working and always productive.  They also talk Brexit and big tractors, and discuss retaining staff - how to do it and why it matters. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 29/10/2018 is presented this week by Josh Dewing and includes our usual insights into the markets.  In a Farmchat recorded before they headed off to the European Bourse in Rouen, Ian Webster is once again joined by grain trader Ben Schadla-Hall to talk about the organic sector and why Ben is definitely not a sandal-wearing chunky-knit flexitarian.  To ease things along Ian and Ben sample a pint of Moongazer Nelson’s Orange Ale. Thanks to our sponsors this week: RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings, granolas. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew is joined by Emily Norton, Head of Rural Research at Savills, to talk about her experience of building a family brand with Nortons Dairy, diversification in farming and how the next generation of farmers need to engage with city-dwelling Instagrammers who love to photograph their food so that they understand and appreciate the food chain. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 22/10/2018 gives Andrew's latest insights into the market. In Farmchat Andrew explains his unique ability to support Ipswich Town and Norwich City, ably ribbed by the person who can wind him up like no other, younger brother Charlie.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings, granolas. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Claire heads down to the John Innes Centre, our local world-renowned agricultural science centre, to meet Professor Cristobal Uauy to find out all about the wheat genome which after 13 years of work by scientists across the globe was finally published this summer. Professor Uauy tells Claire all about how this incredible detailed mapping of all the genes in wheat will impact farmers and what a beautiful genetically adaptable plant wheat is - which is one of the reasons why it accounts for almost 20% of the total calories and protein consumed by humans worldwide, more than any other single food source. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 08/10/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets and in Farmchat Andrew and Dewing Grain trader Ian Webster talk Brexit over a pint of Bullards No. 1 Pale Ale in the Recruiting Sergeant. Science Series: Gene Genie Episode Sponsors RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola which are local, healthy and delicious www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew meets with Poul Hoveson, Farm and Estate Manager at Salle Farms and Farming Director of Holkham Estate, to talk about Brexit, subsidies and the opportunities available to British farmers.  The Dewing Grain market report for the week commencing 10/09/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets and in Farmchat Andrew is joined again by his wheat trader Ian Webster.  They round things off by talking about the weather, an ever popular subject, and how access to what’s happening on a global scale is now more readily available to farmers. Helping to move proceedings along, this week they’re sampling ‘Berry Bite’ by the Panther Brewery. 'The Lay of the Land' Episode Sponsors RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola which are local, healthy and delicious www.crush-foods.comPanther Brewery - Real Ale with bite www.pantherbrewery.co.ukColchester Inns Recruiting Sergeant, Coltishall www.recruitingsergeant.co.ukThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew meets with Jimmy Grey, Norfolk’s favourite haulier who established his company in 1980, to talk about the reality of delays and their impact on deliveries.  Jimmy gives his thoughts on multi-tasking, the future for hauliers post Brexit and the challenges of technology. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 01/10/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets and in Farmchat Andrew talks to Dewing Grain trader and ex-rugby professional Joseph Beardshaw.  Over a Bitter Old Bustard they discuss training, commitment and how the office banter now is similar to the changing room banter from Joe's days at Wasps, Glasgow Warriors and Cornish Pirates. King Of The Road Episode Sponsors RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola which are local, healthy and delicious www.crush-foods.comBarsham Brewery - Norfolk micro brewery www.barshambrewery.co.ukThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s podcast Andrew talks to Charles Bracey, a Norfolk farmer turned developer who realised there were more hours in the day than farming required and turned his strategic approach to house renovation and subsequently development. He has a fascinating take on diversification and spending your time wisely as well as seeing things with a different set of eyes from the blinkered approach that he believes he previously had.  The Dewing Grain market report for the week commencing 24/09/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets and in Farmchat, Andrew and Webby enjoy a drop of Beast of the East from Panther Brewery and discuss the delights of the USDA report and how that will impact on the market. 'A Different Set Of Eyes' Episode Sponsors RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola which are local, healthy and delicious www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk farmers. 01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Andrew meets with Jamie Lockhart, Farm Manager of Honingham Thorpe Farms. They discuss what it's like to market as a farm manager, Jamie's slightly unusual approach of factoring options into his budget and how he runs his successful on-farm storage.   The Dewing Grain market report for the week commencing 17/09/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets and in Farmchat Andrew is joined by son Josh to talk about seed varieties. It's the day after the harvest supper so this week's beer review is on hold until everyone has recovered!  'My Shed Is Bigger Than Yours' Episode Sponsors RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings and granola which are local, healthy and delicious www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk  01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.