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15 - Ivan Bishop (Legend Series) - Summer Of ‘69

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 

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