Dewing Grain Podcast

In this week’s episode, Webby & Ben are joined by Stantec’s Planning Director, Ian Douglass, where they delve into the world of solar projects, the intricate planning processes that govern their development and the generation of renewable energy. Ian Douglass has worked in consultancy for just shy of 30 years, representing clients and developers in many different sectors.

Market report w/c Monday 15th January. In this week’s market report, Andrew looks forward to the upcoming Norfolk Dinner and gives the low-down on the current grain markets. He discusses his concerns for feed barley, which has been the worst market this year, and oil seed rape which is in a dire situation.

Tune in to gain an understanding of what goes into planning solar projects, and to understand the balance between sustainable energy goals and the preservation of agricultural landscapes.

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The first Dewing Grain Podcast of 2024 is here…

In this week’s episode, Ian chats to a good friend of his; Tom Goodley, who is Director at Strutt & Parker. The pair discuss Tom’s role of being a chartered surveyor combined with estate agent work, acting for both buyers and sellers. They discuss Strutt & Parkers success selling Norfolk’s Wolterton Hall, delve into Tom’s love for selling homes and land due to the interesting people that he gets to meet along the way, and talk all things commercial farmland, selling land, efficient tax planning, and more.

Market Report w/c Monday 8th January. In this week's market report, Andrew discusses the current state of the grain market with some advice on what traders could do amongst the backdrop of difficult weather conditions at the start of the year.

We hope that our amazing community had a lovely Christmas/New Years. We have some exciting episodes coming your way soon so stay tuned.

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It's the Christmas special for this week’s episode and Andrew is joined by the whole squad Ben, Josh, Webby, and Joe as they all sit down with a beer from Barsham Brewery.

While the crew enjoy a drink, they delve into the subject of veganism, the controversy surrounding beef production and the importance of strategic land use following on from Channel 4’s recent documentary. 

Market Report w/c Monday 18th December. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the current state of the grain market and offers words of encouragement in these dreary winter months to farmers and agricultural workers bracing the cold weather.

We hope that these topics intrigue you and spark meaningful conversations within the agriculture industry. As always, we appreciate your support and the valuable role that our audience plays in our podcasting journey. We are always open to suggestions from our listeners, so don’t hesitate to comment or message us with topics you would like us to cover.

All of us at Dewing Grain team wish you a fantastic Christmas filled with joy and laughter and we send our best wishes for the New Year.

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In this week’s episode, Joe meets with Adam Dury from Norfolk-based meteorological company WeatherQuest to discuss weather forecasting and if weather is really getting more extreme?

They talk about the company's origins and how it has diversified its services over the years. They also discuss the likelihood of a white Christmas and the impact of El Nino and La Nina on weather patterns.

Market Report w/c Monday 11th December. In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the subdued mood in the industry and the lack of excitement in pricing.

To find out more about WeatherQuest, head over to their website: https://weatherquest.co.uk/

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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In this week's episode, Ben meets with an old friend of 26 years and 5th generation livestock farmer, butcher and local Norfolk farm shop owner; David Barnard. He shares his journey from graduating from Reading University to running a business in the post-Brexit economy. 

The pair discuss the success of DJ Barnard Meats and how the Covid-19 pandemic helped to grow the business by delivering their products directly to customers, rather than focusing on wholesale. David shares his passion for rearing his livestock, running his farm shop, building a bond with his customers and providing a personalised service that is conscious of its carbon footprint. 

Tune in to also find out what they believe the UK Government could do to stimulate more demand for British agriculture and make farming simpler, which will allow our country to rely less on imports.

Market Report w/c Monday 4th December. In this week’s market report, Andrew shares his take on the state of the grain trade and how happy he is that the cold weather has finally arrived! With the year coming to an end, Andrew shares how difficult this year has been due to reading the market, food price inflation and miserable production.

To find out more about DJ Barnard Meats, head over to their website https://www.djbarnardmeats.co.uk/.

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Market report w/c Monday 27th November

The market has been dull in recent weeks. With Thanksgiving in the US impacting trading activities worldwide, there is a reluctance among farmers to sell due to ongoing uncertainty and lack of clarity on RED (Renewable Energy Directive).

In the coming weeks, the Dewing Grain podcast will cover topics such as weather forecasting, the solar industry's impact on land usage, and the changing landscape of land ownership. Guests will include Adam Jewry from WeatherQuest, David Barnard, a Norfolk livestock farmer, Ian Douglass, an infrastructure planning director in the solar industry, and Tom Goodley, a land agent specialising in land acquisitions.

Don't forget our Dewing Grain Walk is next Tuesday 28th November, 11am in Winterton.The What3words to find the location are ‘corrosive pasta gathering.’

We hope to see familiar and new faces.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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In this week’s Episode, Andrew is joined by Ben and Webby. They sit down and discuss the lack of a government plan on food security and their love for a local Norfolk cheese.

We encourage farmers to stay hopeful and dream of better weather conditions.

Market report w/c Monday 20th November.

In this week’s market report, Andrew discusses the current state of the grain market, including the challenges of logistics and movement in the lead-up to Christmas. Positive news ahead with the extension of the RED (Renewable Energy Directive) requirement for bio plants, which will allow them to continue buying UK Feedwheat.

Our next Dewing Grain Podcast Walk is on Tuesday 28th of November at 11 am in Winterton.

The What3words to find the location are ‘corrosive pasta gathering.’ We hope to see familiar and new faces.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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We are back for Part 2 this week as the conversation continues.

Andrew and Tom Clarke discuss the need for a strategy to address food security and the role of government in supporting the farming sector. Andrew shares his thoughts with Tom on the influence of trade representatives on the AHDB council and suggests ways in which the AHDB can fight for the interests of farmers and improve transparency in the industry. 

Market report w/c Monday 13th November.

Andrew reflects on the recent weather conditions in this week's market report, noting a slightly drier week and some sugar beet lifting. However, the overall dampness persists, causing challenges for farmers. Despite this, the market has remained firm, with new crop prices holding steady. Andrew acknowledges that while prices may exceed budgets, farmers are cautious about selling due to suboptimal yield expectations.

Our next Dewing Grain Podcast Walk is on Tuesday 28th of November at 11 am in Winterton, place tbc.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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In this week's episode, Andrew is joined by Tom Clarke, a fourth-generation Fenland farmer. Tom is also a Board Member of AHDB and Cereals & Oilseeds Sector Council Chair and regularly writes opinion articles for Farmers Guardian. You can follow Tom on Twitter @Tom_Clarke.

Tune in to this lively discussion that builds upon the pressing subject explored in last week's podcast episode, "Red Tractors Green Farmer Commitment (GFC)"

Market report w/c Monday 6th October. In this week’s market report, Andrew provides insights into the challenging effects of the continuous wet weather on the pricing dynamics of grain trading. Across the global stage, corn prices remain in a state of significant depression, characterized by limited market activity. In the UK Wheat market, there are no buyers of wheat this side of Christmas.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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Andrew returns this week from a well-rested break in Crete and in this episode is joined by Webby, as they discuss the hot topic of the Red Tractor's Greener Farms Commitment (GFC).

In this week's Market Report for w/c Monday 30th October, Andrew discusses the concerns arising from the prolonged periods of heavy rainfall, potentially leading to adverse impacts on farmers' fields and crop production well into the coming year

Don't forget our Spooky Podcast Walk, Tuesday 31st October meeting at the Dewing Grain office in Aylsham at 2pm.

As always, thanks to our listeners, old and new, and remember to keep in touch by heading over to @dewinggrain on Twitter and Instagram. To help us push our podcast to new audiences, please follow and leave us a review.

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