Dewing Grain Podcast

On this week’s episode, Webby and Josh have George Youngs on as their special guest to discuss diversification.George talks about how Tom and himself first started taking on the running of the farm.He mentions how they have used social media to try and spread awareness for the different diversified parts of their business. Even catching the eye of Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Larger.George makes a point that one of diversifications benefits for their farm is in terms of cash flow as it helps keep a steady stream of income throughout the year.They talk about sentiment for the upcoming harvest.George and the boys talk about all the excitement he has to come with fatherhood around the corner.This month’s podcast walk will take place on 30th April at 2pm at a location which is yet to be determined by you, our listeners!

This week’s episode is hosted by Webby, Josh and Harry.They start off by addressing what everyone is up to over the easter holidays.The boys ask Harry how farm trading has been going recently and the effect the recent market gains have had on the amount of grain being sold.Josh mentions how he feels forward selling is at some of the lowest levels he has seen in recent years.The forecast and the dry weathers effect on the crops gets mentioned.The team discuss the effect trump has had on global markets.They talk about what information Andrew is likely to be picking up from conversations while he is in the US.

In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Joe, Ben and Webby.To start they talk about the recent closure of new applications for the Defra Sustainable Farming Incentive.The team goes on to discuss Trumps tariffs and what they think is going to be the fallout from them. Next, they talk about the current market conditions. Andrew comments that export seems to be picking up as prices have hit the right levels for it.They comment on the current state of the malting barley market and how the forecast might affect it. They argue whether it is a good idea for farmers to stop delivering milling wheat.This month’s podcast walk will take place on 30th April at 2pm at a location which is yet to be determined by you, our listeners!

In this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben to talk about the AHDB.They start by going over the positives such as the AHDB recommended list and the AHDB app.They then move on to discuss the increased levy and whether it provides value for money.They talk about the things that the AHDB could do to streamline and improve themselves.Ben makes a point of saying that we are not opposed to the digital passport as a concept but in its current form we do not see how it is in the best interest of farmers.This month’s podcast walk will take place at 2pm on the 31/03/2025, starting at the Suffield Arms. The What3Words location is Clever.Schooling.Prefix. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this week’s episode the Dewing Grain podcast goes international!Andrew headed to Dubai to meet this weeks legend series special guest, Julian Godfrey.Julian begins by explaining the different roles he has worked in since he first joined the grain trade.Julian talks about how he ended up working from Dubai.They talk about how they made friends and contacts in the trade through the years. Julian explains to Andrew how he manages to broker trades while working in a completely different time zone to many of the deals.They talk about the fact that Russian wheat still comes into the UK despite the sanctions and tariffs on it.They discuss how arbitration is used in trading to help solve disputes but is also sometimes used for more nefarious purposes.This month’s podcast walk will take place at 2pm on the 31/03/2025 at the Suffield Arms. The What3Words location is Clever.Schooling.Prefix. We look forward to seeing you there!

This week’s special guest is James Thurlow of Thurlow Nunn.Thurlow Nunn is currently celebrating 150 years in business. To celebrate this, they are fund raising money for Dementia UK on their JustGiving page linked below.James starts by explaining the early days of Thurlow Nunn all the way up to how the business is doing today.They discuss the building of storage and how it can be a massive advantage farmers.Andrew asks some questions with the aid of AI.They talk about the need for better education on where our food comes from so that people can make more informed decisions on what they choose to buy in the shops.James and Andrew recount their experiences with family members who suffered from dementia.James goes over the events that Thurlow Nunn have planned over the course of the year to help raise money for Dementia UK. https://www.justgiving.com/page/thurlownunngroup150

On this week’s episode, Andrews special guest is Frances Roberson who is the manager of the Food and Farming Discovery Trust.Frances grew up on a mixed beef and arable farm in North Norfolk.Frances talks Andrew through the wide variety of jobs she had after she left university. Andrews days as an international model get bought up. The Food and Farming Discovery Trust aims to showcase food, farming and the countryside to the local community.They discuss the Royal Norfolk Show's school program, which helps to give young people a better understanding of what agriculture is all about.Olivia Shave’s petition to get agriculture in the curriculum gets mentioned. If you haven’t already, please take the time sign the petition!This month’s podcast walk will take place at 2pm on the 31/03/2025 at the Suffield Arms. The What3Words location is Clever.Schooling.Prefix. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this week’s episode, Andrew is joined by award winning farmer, Olivia Shave. Olivia is lobbying the government to improve children’s education and basic understanding of where their food comes from and how agriculture works.Please follow this link to sign Olivia’s petition or alternatively the link can be found on her Instagram page @ecoewe. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/700029Olivia mentions how she believes farmers can put the great back in Great Britain!Olivia and Andrew talk about the changing landscape for farmers, and the things they can do to diversify and make the most of the situation.Olivia’s final note is that farmers need to challenge the government to a greater extent.