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35 – Nick Hood – The Chair Of Yare

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This week Andrew has a chat with Nick Hood who farms cattle and mixed arable. Nick talks about his contracting work, diversifications and being chairman of Yaregrain where he works closely with Andrew as board members together. They also chat about the carbon capture advantages of cows and whether he would want his children to take on his farming business.  Ian Websters presents the market report for week commencing 13th May 2019 and in Farmchat Webby is joined by Ben to blind taste-test Adnams Ghost Ship - can they tell which is the real deal and which is alcohol free? Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Crush Foods - oils, dressing and granola. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.com The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk & Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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