Dewing Grain Podcast

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 boys had to talk about England’s questionable performance against Denmark. Followed by Ben touching on changes affecting some farmers on BPS. 

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 upcoming wheat crop with the abundance of rain we have had recently. We also get an insight as to how “strip till” has changed the way Rob farms these days.  

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 his two cents on what he believes could be the crop of the year over here!   

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 the figures for this week’s market and things are looking good due to theweather, so just hoping it keeps doing what it’s doing. It’s finally time for the podcast walk this week, this Thursday 30th May at 2 pm in Potter Heigham. The What3Words are ‘slouched, frames, pigs’. See you there!

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 and all his team for organising it. Tune in next week for some fun stories of what they get up to. Market Report for w/c Monday 20th May. Ben talks us through this week's current prices for the grain market. Our podcast walk is coming up soon and for another reminder, it is on Thursday 30th May at 2pm in Potter Heigham, the What3Words for the meeting spot are ‘slouched, frames, pigs’. Hopefully, we will see some new and familiar faces there!

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 events of Harrys breakfast meeting on Wednesday is also included; farmers who turned up were offered a very exciting deal!          Market report w/c Monday 13th May. Andrew shares his thoughts on the current grain market. He also announces the next walk which will be on Thursday 30th May at 2pm in Potter Heigham. This week’s walk has been chosen by Joe. The What3Words are – “slouched, frames, pigs”. We look forward to seeing you there.

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 good host for the biggest Dewing Grain walk we’ve had to date. We also want to thank everyone that came along and we hope to see you on the next one.

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 week’s report on the current grain market. Don’t forget that the Dewing Grain Podcast Walk is tomorrow at 2pm, meeting in Honingham - The What3Words to find the location are 'smallest,dumpling,damage'. See you there!