Dewing Grain Podcast

This week Andrew is joined by Ian, Ben and Josh to talk about harvest 2020.  We start with the market report for week commencing 10th August 2020 in which we hear that there’s a lot less low nitrogen winter malting barley than planned. Webby gives us the run down on oil seed rape whilst Ben has been looking at world supply and demand issues for feed wheat.

The discussion about this strange harvest continues in Farmchat and we hear about Ben’s plans for the evening as it’s his 10th anniversary.  Recorded on Friday evening, there’s a barrel of Adnams Southwold Bitter waiting at the end of a long week.

This week we are promoting Swannington Farm to Fork - find out more at swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

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In this week's comprehensive market report for week commencing 3rd August 2020, we hear from Andrew about premiums for soft wheats, demand for immediate movement of feed wheat and some reports from China's rotten stores. Ian sums up the oil seed rape harvest - which is in its final throws. In an unusual order, we then have a quick team beer drinking session of Jumper by Moongazer 3.9% with some promises to listeners for beer - listen up! 

In Farmchat we pick up where we left off last week with Murray Ferguson with the third and final part of his interview. Murray talks about the importance of independent grain traders much to Andrew's delight, how volcanoes going off could change everything and we hear about his cresta runs.

You can listen to Part 2 of Murray Ferguson's podcast here  or via the Dewing Grain website. 

This week we are promoting Swannington Farm to Fork - find out more at swanningtonfarmtofork.co.uk

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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In the market report for week commencing 27th July 2020 and with harvest in full swing, we hear from Andrew about nitrogen levels in malting barley, crop movement and the impact of Covid 19.

In Farmchat we pick up where we left off last week with Murray Ferguson. Murray takes the long view on government support for farming - how it has changed over the decades and what might happen in the years to come. He and Andrew discuss soil health and neonics and we look back to a time of camaraderie in farming.

You can listen to Part 1 of Murray's interview here or via the Dewing Grain website. Part 3 will be out next week.

This week we are promoting the NWRFU Minis who have a get together on 1st August from 1030 from 1230 at the club. BBQ and Bar open. Fitness, rugby games In pods within each age group (within COVID guidelines). 

Plus everyone is welcome to book on to the Rugby Summer camps that are running during August for the Minis and Youth https://www.nwrfc.club/news/youth-and-mini-training-and-camps-2546993.html

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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This week in our Harvest 2020 market report Andrew has the latest views and news on the market.

Next up, is the first of a two part interview, with our oldest farmer Murray Ferguson who is on the cusp of 90 and still going strong. Andrew quizzes him on his thoughts of Covid-19 and Murray sets this current situation against the bombings he endured in the second world war as a teenager in Sheffield. He recalls VE day and several close calls. 

Murray then goes on to tell us about being recruited for the secret service, which involved a cover job of working on a farm which sowed the seed for a love of farming, even after the more exciting element of the job finished after five years. 

Part two of this interview will be next week.

This week we are promoting the NWRFU Minis who have a get together on 1st August from 1030 from 1230 at the club. BBQ and Bar open. Fitness, rugby games In pods within each age group (within COVID guidelines). 

Plus everyone is welcome to book on to the Rugby Summer camps that are running during August for the Minis and Youth https://www.nwrfc.club/news/youth-and-mini-training-and-camps-2546993.html

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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In the market report for week commencing 13th July 2020 we get Andrew’s latest insights into what the markets are doing, as he wonders whether it will rain or shine on St Swithin’s Day.

In Farmchat Andrew is joined by Ian Deane, Health and Safety Director at Aylsham Grain Ltd. and farmer member of the store, to discuss the range of new procedures in place to keep everyone safe during harvest.

Ian farms on the coast and, with his wife, has converted barns and other properties into holiday lets and a wedding / party venue. It is, of course, an industry that has been heavily affected by Covid-19 but, with the rise of the staycation, there’s every confidence that things will pick up.

Ian drew the short straw took on the role of Health and Safety Director at Aylsham Grain and, with harvest 2020 set against the backdrop of Covid-19, the culture of health and safety is one that needs to be taken seriously.

The boys share a beer this week - It’s Redchurch Paradise Pale Ale 3.7%.

You can see Ian’s holiday accommodation and wedding venue at dairybarns.co.uk

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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This week we are teetering on the edge of harvest starting and you can hear the age-old excitement in Andrew's voice as he delivers the market report for week commencing the 6th July.

In Farmchat Andrew catches up with Dr Paul Everden, an old friend and fitness buddy who gives Andrew the inside track on Corona virus, how Norfolk is doing and his work specifically on old people's homes. Paul also explains the structure of Covid and how it can denature, as well as finding ways to stop it entering your body! They wonder if we have become immune to the fear of Covid-19, they talk 2nd waves, herd immunity and PPE.

Perhaps appropriately after all this Andrew has a drink of beer with Ian and opens up a bottle of Life or Death an IPA from Hebden Bridge! They also try Baby-faced Assassin by the Roosters Brewing Co and discuss the take over of the Warburton's contract by Frontier.

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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We start this week with the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 29th June 2020 in which Andrew talks about the implications of the recent explosion at the oil seed plant at Erith.

In Farmchat Andrew is joined by Josh Dewing who trades seed for Dewing Grain. Josh runs through a comprehensive account of the seed varieties for 2021, covering wheat, winter barley, rape seed and spring barley.  There’s a brief chat about watching football with no fans as the boys sample a beer - this week Andrew dusts off his Japanese language skills as he drinks Hitachino Nest White Ale 5.5% whilst Josh enjoys Disco Forklift Truck Mango Pale Ale 5.1% from Drygate Brewery.

If you’d like to receive a copy of Josh’s report, including his thoughts on seed varieties and drilling dates, please email [email protected]

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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We kick off this week's episode in our usual fashion with the market report for week commencing 22nd June.

In Farmchat - Andrew is flying solo to begin with and giving one of his education pieces. Pre-harvest he is covering trust and contracts between traders and customers and handshakes...or at least virtual handshakes for now! "So what could possibly go wrong?" is his main question and he has set out a few issues that can occur when selling grain and how to avoid these pitfalls. 

At the end it is time for a beer so he has twisted Josh's arm to join him. Josh drinks Hazey Daze 4.6% and Andrew is drinking Caught by the Fuzz 5%.

Andrew talks about this video in the EDP called plant to pint in this week's podcast - check it out: https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/farming/malting-barley-crop-trials-at-morley-farms-1-6706224

He also mentions the NFU food standards petition - do sign it if you can: https://www.nfuonline.com/news/latest-news/food-standards-petition/

Drone Ag has sponsored this week's podcast, for more info on their new app - here is the website: https://skippy.farm

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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We start this week with Andrew and the market report for week commencing 15th June 2020.

In Farmchat Andrew is joined by youngest son Henry, who got out of London shortly before lockdown and has been enjoying life in Norfolk for the last 3 months. The pros and cons of city life vs country living are discussed and Henry talks about the burgeoning agritech industry, revealing a teaser of a mystery project that he and Andrew have been working on.

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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We start with a detailed analysis from Andrew in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 8th June 2020.

In Farmchat Andrew is very excited to finally have a guest - Russell Corfield commercial director of Aylsham Growers pops in for a socially distanced catch up.

They talk all things peas and Andrew discovers what a speedy pea is and where they all go to be frozen. They can't stay away from the subject of weather for too long and the excitement of rain. We hear about the humble dwarf bean and some other crops that Russell is trialing with his co-operative. 

Before long we are back to the Coronavirus and how you go about organising a 24 hour harvesting gang without any social contact - bring your own mug! 

No beer today but plenty of banter.

The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastdesignstudio.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk

Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk

01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.