Dewing Grain Podcast

In our Christmas Bumper Special and last show before Christmas, Andrew is down in the big smoke meeting with Lisa Kalal, who looks after clients at CME group mainly looking after hedgers, and Erin Burns, who heads up the commodity risk team at Tesco. They can't help but talk about agriculture post-Brexit and, with Erin and Lisa being Australian and American respectively, we get a slightly different perspective on deals, no-deals and referendums. We also get their take on women in agriculture and how important it could be to talk to your daughters about the markets to encourage more fantastic women in to the trading industry. Finally we hear about how their Christmases will be shaping up and Andrew tells us about his secret Santa.    The Dewing Grain market report for the week commencing 17/12/2018 gives Andrew’s latest insights into the markets. In Farmchat, renamed Santa Banter this week following a listener suggestion, Josh and Andrew discuss the Christmas bourse where lots of traders and merchants meet for a catch up over a few drinks and where the podcast was a big subject of conversation this year. They sample a couple of beers from Andrew's beer advent calendar - a Norwegian beer that Josh can't pronounce and Boundary American Pale Ale for Andrew. We are pleased to announce that the winner of the Baker and Larner's hamper is Mark Thompson - known on Twitter as 'anorfolkfarmer' - how very appropriate!  Thanks to our sponsor this week Ben Burgess - East Anglia's premier agricultural, construction & grounds care equipments retailer. www.benburgess.co.uk The Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.co.uk and www.tinshedproductions.co.uk Dewing Grain - Independent grain trader for Norfolk and Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

In this week's feature, Claire goes back to The John Innes Centre to meet Dr Brande Wulff. Dr Wulff sheds light on how he's achieving speed breeding by using exactly the right kind of light and for prolonged periods in green houses there - achieving much faster breeding of wheat. He also talks about GM crops as he believes wheat is being left behind and that could be big mistake in the race to produce enough food.  The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 10/12/18 gives you Andrew's latest insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby decipher trade sayings - those turns of phrases that you only know if you're in the business - washed down with a drop of Jeffery Hudson Bitter from Oakham Ales.  To be in with a chance of winning a Christmas hamper worth £500 from Bakers and Larners of Holt head over to our Twitter page (search @DewingGrain). The winner will be announced on the podcast on 17th December. Good luck! 'Now The Dust Has Settled' Episode Sponsors Ben Burgess - East Anglia's premier agricultural, construction & grounds care equipment retailer. www.benburgess.co.uk 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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In this week's feature, Claire goes back to The John Innes Centre to meet Dr Brande Wulff. Dr Wulff sheds light on how he's achieving speed breeding by using exactly the right kind of light and for prolonged periods in green houses there - achieving much faster breeding of wheat. He also talks about GM crops as he believes wheat is being left behind and that could be big mistake in the race to produce enough food.  The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 10/12/18 gives you Andrew's latest insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby decipher trade sayings - those turns of phrases that you only know if you're in the business - washed down with a drop of Jeffery Hudson Bitter from Oakham Ales.  To be in with a chance of winning a Christmas hamper worth £500 from Bakers and Larners of Holt head over to our Twitter page (search @DewingGrain). The winner will be announced on the podcast on 17th December. Good luck! 'Now The Dust Has Settled' Episode Sponsors Ben Burgess - East Anglia's premier agricultural, construction & grounds care equipment retailer. www.benburgess.co.uk 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 

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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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 

This week Andrew meets up with Kit Papworth to hear about how he juggles his farming business and other businesses he is involved with. Kit talks about informing the public through social media about what he is doing on the farm, Andrew wonders if young people are being taught about marketing at agriculture college and they both agree Brexit is an opportunity although there may be fewer farmers about in five years. The weekly Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 26/11/2018 includes the latest information and Andrew’s insights into the markets.  In Farmchat Andrew and Webby discuss recent Brexit developments at what is a very uncertain time, helped along by Bishops Farewell from Oakham Ales. Thanks to our sponsors this week:Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on.https://www.barshambrewery.co.uk/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 & Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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This week Andrew is joined by his morning training partner Dr Paul Everden. With over 30 years' experience as a local GP, Dr Everden is keen to encourage us all to take simple steps to feel better and live longer.  The weekly Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 17/11/18 includes the latest information and Andrew's insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby meet Libby Masters from East Coast Production to talk all things social media and attempt to answer the question on everyone's mind: Is Andrew a lost cause? To show willing with the theme of tweeting, Andrew and Webby sample a bit stout Robin from Barsham Brewery.  'Let's Get Physical' Episode Sponsors Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on. www.barshambrewery.co.ukCrush Foods - Oils, dressings and granola. Local, healthy, delicous. 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 and Suffolk 01263 731550 - www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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This week we return to our science series.  Our producer Claire Mutimer meets Dr Chris Ridout from the John Innes Centre to find out about heritage barley, how it’s helping to breed resistance into modern crops and finding an unexpected new lease of life through craft breweries. Andrew’s back in the hot seat to give the market report for week commencing 12/11/2018 and in Farmchat Andrew and Webby talk about Ian’s mastery of the French language during his recent trip to Rouen, as well as the recent USDA report.  To ease proceedings along they enjoy a drop of Barsham Oaks 3.6% from Barsham Brewery. Thanks to our sponsors this week: Barsham Brewery - A North Norfolk craft brewery with deep roots in the heritage and richness of the land it is built on. https://www.barshambrewery.co.uk/ 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 & Suffolk: 01263 731550 www.dewinggrain.co.uk

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This week Andrew is joined by Ben Turner of Ben Burgess to talk about the amazing advances in technology that allow for problems to be identified and fixed before they even happen, helping to ensure that vital equipment is always working and always productive.  They also talk Brexit and big tractors, and discuss retaining staff - how to do it and why it matters. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 29/10/2018 is presented this week by Josh Dewing and includes our usual insights into the markets.  In a Farmchat recorded before they headed off to the European Bourse in Rouen, Ian Webster is once again joined by grain trader Ben Schadla-Hall to talk about the organic sector and why Ben is definitely not a sandal-wearing chunky-knit flexitarian.  To ease things along Ian and Ben sample a pint of Moongazer Nelson’s Orange Ale. Thanks to our sponsors this week: RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings, granolas. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.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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This week Andrew is joined by Emily Norton, Head of Rural Research at Savills, to talk about her experience of building a family brand with Nortons Dairy, diversification in farming and how the next generation of farmers need to engage with city-dwelling Instagrammers who love to photograph their food so that they understand and appreciate the food chain. The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 22/10/2018 gives Andrew's latest insights into the market. In Farmchat Andrew explains his unique ability to support Ipswich Town and Norwich City, ably ribbed by the person who can wind him up like no other, younger brother Charlie.  Thanks to our sponsors this week: RTK Farming - the UK's number one RTK correction signal... by farmers, for farmers www.rtkfarming.co.uk Crush Foods - oils, dressings, granolas. Local, healthy, delicious. www.crush-foods.comThe Dewing Grain Podcast is co-produced by www.eastcoastproduction.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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