Dewing Grain Podcast

On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by Ben & Webby. They start by discussing the recent trade deals.They move on to talk about the DEFRA and the possible legal action against them.Ben shows support for an unlikely candidate. Andrew and the boys discuss the current drought. They talk about the logistical issues with an early harvest. Andrew talks about the benefits of central storage. This month’s Podcast Walk will take place at 2pm on May 30th. The meeting point is opposite Salhouse Church and the What3Words location is - Signs.Obstruct.Tourist.

On this week’s episode Andrew is joined by special guests, James Pickard, Rob Pickard and Bob Bullock.Andrew starts by asking each of them about how they first got into the brewing industry.They discuss how some of the Green Dragons favourite beers came to be.James talks about his time working as a computer programmer in Canada and explains how he ended up coming back to the UK.James explains how the digital tools he developed have helped him to improve his business as well as a number of other businesses.They talk about the Black Shuck Festival which is taking place from the 1st-3rd of August in Bungay.To finish the podcast, James talks about his experience as an entrepreneur. This months Podcast Walk will take place on 30th May at 2pm.

In this week’s bite size episode Andrew talks about the recent Podcast Walk.The Podcast Walk was hosted by the new chairman of NFU Sugar, Kit Papworth. All attendees got the chance to go on a crop tour around Lower Farm.Andrew mentions how there was a clear difference in height and health for the crops which had been irrigated against the crops which were just relying on rain.Andrew talks about the Malting Barley market and the effect that the recent dry weather could have on the upcoming harvest. 

In this week’s episode Andrew and Webby catch up on what has happened in the markets while Andrew has been away in the US.They talk about the recent tenders on the futures from registered stores.Andrew discusses how crops are looking for the upcoming harvest.The duo talk about what the American people’s sentiment is towards Trump.Andrew talks about some of the places he visited and some of the activities he did while he was out there.This month’s podcast walk will take place on 30th April at 3pm. The walk will start at Lower Farm, the What3Words location is Everybody.Tasty.Quickly. We look forward to seeing you there!

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!