Dewing Grain Podcast
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis new and informative programme airs weekly on a Monday morning and features Andrew Dewing of Dewing Grain, well known for his thorough research and keen insights, informing farmers about the latest market news and demystifying the process of grain trading.
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97 – Murray Ferguson – Part 3
August 03, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn 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 w...
96 – Murray Ferguson – Part 2
July 27, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIn 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 ...
95 – Murray Ferguson – Farming Undercover
July 20, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThis 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 recrui...
94 – Ian Deane – All Set For A Socially Distanced Harvest 2020
July 13, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn 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 l...
93 – Dr Paul Everden – Immune To The Fear Of Covid-19?
July 06, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThis 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 ente...
92 – Josh Dewing – Sowing The Seeds
June 29, 2020 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBWe 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 ...
91 – Andrew Dewing – Education Series – Prepping For Harvest
June 22, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBWe 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 ...
90 – Andrew & Henry Dewing – The Boy Is Back In Town
June 15, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBWe 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...
89 – Russell Corfield – Speedy Peas
June 08, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBWe 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 ...
88 – Andrew & Webby - Drought, Drink & Social Distancing
June 01, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBWe start this week’s podcast with Andrew’s market report for week commencing 1st June 2020 in which he talks about the ongoing drought. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby look ahead to harvest and what social distancing arrangements will be necessary to keep everyone safe. There’s a long-awaited update on Webby’s nappy changing prowess and some fact-checking of Joe’s comments about pork in last week’s podcast. Ian reviews Ringwood Brewery 49er 4.9% Andrew reviews San Francisco Liberty Ale 5.9%...
87 – Andrew, Ian & Josh - Weather & Drought
May 25, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBWe start as always with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 25th May 2020. In Farmchat Andrew, Ian and Josh are excited to have received a letter from Simon in Yorkshire which sparks a conversation on futures. Soon they are back on to the old favourite subject of the weather, possibility of droughts which have already started, how crops are looking and when harvest might be. They discuss the impact of no agricultural events this year and quickly drown their sorrows...
86 – Andrew, Ben & Joe – The Agricultural Bill
May 18, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWe start as always with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 18th May 2020. In Farmchat Andrew Ben and Joe have an impassioned discussion about the Agricultural Bill which was voted through in Parliament without the amendment to protect UK farmers from low-standard food imports. Described by Andrew as “a terrible moment for UK farming”, this is an issue we’ve had previously on the podcast. Ben gives us a history lesson on the Corn Laws (1815-1846) and the boys consi...
85 – Andrew & Webby – Good Year For The Roses
May 11, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBWe set off this new episode with our usual market report from Andrew. Followed by a relaxed chat between Andrew and Webby covering a myriad of subjects - crop trials, milling wheat and some bread making from both these baker boys followed by an admittance of starting to enjoy gardening from Webby - he really is becoming like a proper Dad now! Andrew gets an opportunity to hark back to the days when he went to a music concert back in the 70s and they chat about VE day and whose who from Dad'...
84 – Rob Melton – Storage Issues
May 04, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBIn the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 4th May 2020 Andrew talks about the reduction in demand from the wholesale market as lockdown continues. In Farmchat Andrew is joined by Rob Melton, Manager at Aylsham Grain Store. As Rob approaches his seventh harvest at Aylsham, he explains what goes into managing the storage at Dewing Grain and how it differs from farm storage. From the initial tests carried out on the bridge, to the temperature probes and stringent monitoring, the a...
83 – Andrew & Webby – Disinfecting Their Way Through Life
April 27, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBAndrew kicks off this week’s podcast with the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 27th April 2020. In Farmchat Andrew is back with Webby and he wastes no time in getting to the most important question over nappies - some trauma is revealed. Trump is next to be taken down a peg or two with his recent solutions to Covid-19 - why didn't we all realise we just needed to drink some disinfectant or stand under some UV light?!! Then they move on to the Aldborough vigilantes...should Lon...
82 – Andrew, Ben & Joe – PPE, Putin And Pub Crawls
April 20, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBWe kick off this week’s podcast with the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 20th April 2020 in which Andrew and Ben discuss the volatility of the market, Putin, drought and the drop in demand. In Farmchat Andrew, Ben and Joe discuss market conditions as lockdown continues. First, a big shout out to Ben’s wife Sarah who, with colleagues, has produced over 2,000 visors for healthcare workers. The boys talk about the shortages of PPE, the banks, Trump’s tantrums, Putin and commodit...
81 – David Hoyles – Before The Lockdown
April 13, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week we have the usual market report from Andrew for week commencing Tuesday 14th April. We are then playing an interview we recorded just before the lockdown in March, which we have been keen to put out for a while. Andrew and Joe chat with David Hoyles who farms in the Long Sutton area of Lincolnshire. He explains how the weather has impacted him this last year, he talks about growing mustard and how renewable energy is one of his major crops. They get on the carbon debate again and t...
80 – Andrew, Tessa, Lily & Molly – Meet The Dewings
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn a world of uncertainty, we start this week's podcast with our regular market report for week commencing 6th April 2020. Working from home, Andrew's special guests this week are wife Tessa and daughters Lily and Molly, all of whom are delighted to be sharing the household chores and one phone line. Andrew has been struck by the affliction affecting middle-aged housebound men up and down the country - bread-making - whilst Tessa has taken on the unenviable task of home-schooling. If you ha...
79 – The New Normal: Connecting Remotely, Shaven Heads & No Sport
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBWe kick off with the Dewing Grain market report from Andrew for week commencing 30th March 2020. In Farmchat, Andrew decides to keep the podcasts 'in house' for now as there is so much to talk about and he prefers talking face to face rather than remote recordings. So he is joined by Webby and Josh for an update on Webby's nappy changing activities...but gets to hear more about his shaven head. They discuss working from home and some of the stresses that they can see emerging and discuss ...
78 – Andrew, Webby, Ben & Joe – Familiar Voices In Strange Times
March 23, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBThe Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 23rd March 2020 is presented this week by Andrew, Ian, Ben and Joe who offer their combined thoughts on the unprecedented times we’re living in. In Farmchat, we finally get the lowdown on how Webby has taken to fatherhood. The boys debate the UK’s reaction to the pandemic compared to other countries and wonder whether we will reach a point where we have soldiers on the streets. They discuss the role of the farmer and the food sector and how...
77 – Lottie Hill – Trading In Carbon
March 16, 2020 01:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBDespite Corona Virus making the markets tricky to predict Andrew gives you the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 16th March 2020. In Farmchat Andrew and Ben talk with Lottie Hill, environmental consultant at Brown and Co. Lottie explains the latest on carbon trading and the opportunities around the woodland carbon guarantee and reverse auctions - a complicated new opportunity for land owners probably already interested in planting trees. Lottie explains the new ELMS due to star...
76 – Caroline Drummond – Challenges And Opportunities
March 09, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBWe start, as always, with the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 9th March 2020. In Farmchat Andrew catches up with Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive of LEAF - Linking Environment and Farming - fresh from the Holkham Farming Conference. LEAF have various initiatives to include farming in the curriculum, working directly with teachers and through Farmer Time, whereby farmers use FaceTime or Skype to chat directly with schoolchildren and bring farming into different parts of the ...
75 – Roger Jones – Old School Ties
March 02, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBThe Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 2nd March 2020 gives you Andrew’s latest insights into all that’s going on in the markets, including the ongoing impact of the coronavirus. In Farmchat Andrew catches up with old school friend Roger Jones who, when he managed to show up, was at Acle Secondary Modern with Andrew in the 70s. Roger is the 4th generation of his family to farm at South Walsham and the conversation soon turns to Andrew’s favourite subject of coastal erosion, the ...
74 – David Jones – Driven By Data
February 24, 2020 01:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBWe start as always with the latest on the markets, including the coronavirus, with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 24th February 2020. In Farmchat, Andrew and Ben are joined by David Jones, Farm Manager at The Morley Agricultural Foundation. As well as managing the farm, David helps to fulfil the Foundation's remit of supporting research and educational projects in the East of England through the awarding of grants, work with schools, researchers and other inte...
73 – Andrew and Webby – Love Is All Around...
February 17, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWe start with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 17th February 2020 and his particular focus is on barley this week - although all crops are covered. In Farmchat, Andrew and Webby are chewing the cud together and drinking a beer that has been sent in by an avid listener this week - they have an on farm brewery called Great Newsome and the beer they are drinking this week is Sleck Dust - which slips down very nicely and fuels some chat about the markets. They di...
72 – Lizzie Emmett – Better Together Part 2
February 10, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBWe start, as always, with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 10th February 2020 and his analysis of how the corona virus might affect the markets. In Farmchat, Andrew meets up again with Lizzie Emmett - Upper Wensum Cluster Farm Advisor, to chat about a myriad of other issues that they didn't manage to cover in Ep 65 at the end of last year. They kick off with turtle doves and what her group of farmers are doing to encourage more breeding pairs on their farms. The...
71 – Lindy Blanchard – Protecting Your Crops
February 03, 2020 01:00This week we have Ian in the market report hot seat with lots of up to date information on the influence of the coronavirus on the market for week commencing 3rd February. In farmchat this week Ian and Ben are joined by Lindy Blanchard from AF who is Head of Crop Production and tells us about the major changes that have happened there in the last three years. Lindy explains the changes that might happen with Ag chemicals and other treatments with Brexit and what the trends are in crop protec...
70 – Sam Steggles – Nuffield Scholar (No Kidding)
January 27, 2020 01:00We start as always with Andrew and the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 27th January 2020. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby meet with our second Nuffield Scholar of recent weeks, Sam Steggles of Fielding Cottage. 10 years ago Sam went on holiday and came home with 10 goats. Starting off at farmers’ markets, his cheese-making business has gone from strength to strength and now supplies supermarkets and farm shops. Sam talks about the importance of following your dreams and ignoring t...
69 – Brian Rigney – Science Special
January 20, 2020 01:00This week Andrew delivers the market report for week beginning 20th January with a slightly more gravelly voice than usual after the Norfolk Dinner. Brian Rigney a scientist from within the 2 Blades research group at the Sainsbury Laboratory comes in to have a chat with producer Claire about his work on the genetic modification of the soya bean to try and control a rust pathogen in South America. He also talks about the difference between gene modification and editing and his thoughts on how ...
68 – Andrew and Webby – 20:20 Vision
January 13, 2020 01:00The Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 13th January 2020 is presented this week by Andrew and Webby. As well as harvest values for next season, they talk about strategic store planning and the benefits of carrying old crop. Webby sticks around for Farmchat in which he and Andrew look forward to the Norfolk Dinner. In a far-ranging discussion, they cover strategy for farmers who want to carry wheat, crop size, the USDA report and the recent controversial Channel 4 programme, 'How t...
67 – Jamie Lockhart – New Nuffield Scholar
January 06, 2020 01:00We start the new year with Webby’s thoughts on the markets in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 6th January 2020. In Farmchat, Webby and Joe meet up with Jamie Lockhart who returns to the podcast over a year since his last appearance to chat about his Nuffield Scholar which will be taking him to New Zealand and Australia, the USA and the Netherlands to research his study topic of: "Unlocking the potential of data use and agri-tech within agriculture." We hear a potted history...
66 – Andrew, Webby, Ben & Joe – Rounding Up 2019
December 16, 2019 01:00In our last podcast of 2019, recorded on the day of the election result, we hear Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 16th December 2019. In Farmchat Andrew and the boys steer clear of getting bogged down with the election focusing instead on the recent Borse, shopping trips and how to avoid them, and looking back at 2019. Our beer this week is a hefty 7.4% Horninglow Street IPA from Marston's Brewery. The Dewing Grain Podcast will be b...
65 – Lizzie Emmett – Many Rivers To Cross
December 09, 2019 01:00We start this week with Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 9th December 2019. In Farmchat Andrew meets up with Lizzie Emmett who is the Upper Wensum Cluster Farm Advisor - working directly for a group of 23 famers primarily involved in keeping the Wensum river water quality really good to avoid the threat of the surrounding farms being grassed over. Lizzie explains how she is helping to manage the farms in the Wensum to reduce run off...
64 – Fergus Fitzgerald – From Grain To Glass
December 02, 2019 01:00We start this week with Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 2nd December 2019. In Farmchat Andrew meets up Fergus Fitzgerald, Head Brewer at Adnams, to talk about the importance of their Southwold roots and how drinks such as beer and gin are leading the way in a return to an appreciation of the subtleties of flavour. The relationship between Adnams and the Holkham Estate, who provide the malting barley for Adnams in a deal brokered by...
63 – Jake Fiennes – Part 2
November 25, 2019 01:00We start this week with Andrew's Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 25th November 2019. In this week's Farmchat we have part two of Andrew and Ian's meeting with Jake Fiennes, General Manager of conservation at Holkham. They kick off with the controversial question of whether shooting goes hand in hand with conservation. With public spending on UK biodiversity down 42% proportionally on GDP - they discuss financial support for farmers and the proposal of payment for public goods -...
62 – Keeping Our Head Above Water
November 18, 2019 01:00We start this week with Andrew's market report for week commencing 18th November 2019 with huge sympathy for all the famers under water. In this week's Farmchat Andrew is joined by Josh for our monthly in-house chat which this week covers the weather, the implications of next year's crop and the general mood in the markets and amongst farmers. They discuss when the time might be to go to London to campaign and whether you would have to pay congestion charge on a tractor along with Oktoberfest...
61 – Ali Cargill – We Need To Talk About Brexit
November 11, 2019 01:00We start this week as always with Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 11th November 2019. In Farmchat Andrew meets up with Ali Cargill who farms 1,000 acres at Knapton and Gimmingham, as well as contact framing. Ali talks about the technological innovation that have helped his potato farming by keeping costs down, as well as having environmental benefits, the importance of knowing the cost of production and, just as Webby joins us thin...
60 – Melinda Raker – You Are Not Alone
November 04, 2019 01:00We start this week with Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing grain market report for week commencing 4th November 2019. In this week's Farmchat Andrew and Claire are joined by Melinda Raker from YANA (You Are Not Alone), which supports those in farming who may be affected by stress and depression. Andrew fesses up to being almost part of the stiff upper lip generation and gets uncomfortable when Melinda ask him how he is, how he really is??! Showing how you can ask twice, so ...
59 – Grant Pilcher – Equity, Transparency, Longevity
October 28, 2019 01:00We start this week as always with Andrew's latest thoughts on the markets in the Dewing grain market report for week commencing 28th October 2019. In this week's Farmchat Andrew and Webby are joined by Grant Pilcher, Partner at Larking Gowen, who talks about the role of the accountant in the agriculture sector. Grant explains how agriculture is a long-term business based on long-term relationships and how equity and transparency are key to a successful family business. He goes on to explore d...
58 – Peter Riley – The Agronomist’s View Part 2
October 21, 2019 00:00In the Dewing Grain marketing report for week commencing 21st October 2019, recorded before Saturday's events in Parliament, Andrew gives you his latest insights into the markets. In this week's Farmchat we hear Part 2 of Andrew and Webby's conversation with Peter Riley, Agronomist at Farmacy PLC. Peter shares his thoughts on how the role of the agronomist has developed from its agro-chemical background to the future where a different skill set will be needed. To listen to Part 1, please go t...
57 – Andrew, Webby & Ben – Preparing For Brexit
October 14, 2019 00:00In the Dewing Grain marketing report for week commencing 14th October 2019 Andrew is joined by Webby to talk about recent developments. It's an in-house farmchat this week with Andrew and Webby asking Ben about his recent trip to Defra's 'Preparing for Brexit' seminar. If you don't know your OVs from your EORIs then you're not alone. Ben reports back on the things we know and the many things we don't know about what comes next. Our beer this week if cherry-flavoured Bacchus Belgian Beer 5.8%....
56 – Jake Fiennes – The State Of Nature
October 11, 2019 14:15We start this week with our regular look at the markets, including Andrew's latest insights, in the Dewing Grain Market Report for week commencing 7th October 2019. In Farmchat, Andrew and Webby are joined by Jake Fiennes, general manager of conservation at Holkham. Following the State of Nature report published last week Andrew is keen to get some answers on conservation and the environment. Jake is clear that he isn't an environmentalist and carefully calls himself a land manager and has ma...
55 - Chris Harrison - Enjoy Every Minute
September 30, 2019 00:15In the Dewing Grain market report for week commencing 30th September 2019 Andrew takes his regular look at the market and, in these turbulent political times, talks about the implications of the current uncertainty.In Farmchat, Andrew talks to old friend and one time Holt Rugby Club winger Chris Harrison of EG Harrison & Co.. Chris and his brother James have worked together for over 30 years to manage a business that includes Woodlands Caravan Park in Trimingham, as well as potato and arable...
54 – Peter Riley – The Agronomist's View
September 23, 2019 00:00We start this week with our regular look at the markets, including Andrew's latests insights, in the Dewing Grain Market Report for week commencing 23rd September 2019. In the first of a two-part Farmchat, Andrew and Webby are joined by Peter Riley, Agronomist at Farmacy PLC. Peter talks about this year in farming, the problems of oil seed rape, what farmers might be growing and the role of agronomist. In a first for the Dewing Grain Podcast, Andrew and Webby forget to open the beer until th...
53 – Andrew & Ian – Malting Barley Education And Harvest Round Up
September 16, 2019 00:00The Dewing Grain Market Report for week commencing 16th September brings you Andrew's latest news and insights into the markets with Ian's input on oil seed rape. In Farmchat Andrew starts with a bit of eduction on malting barley including why barley might be rejected and when he considers that to be fair and when he doesn't. Andrew and Ian then move on to a harvest round up - the stores are full and now Andrew is looking for a direction - but with Brexit possibly on the horizon - this is har...
52 – Jeff Van Poortvliet – Village People
September 09, 2019 00:00The Dewing Grain Market Report for week commencing 9th September brings you Andrew's latest news and insights into the markets. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby are joined by Jeff Van Poortvliet of Stratton Streles Estates. Jeff talks about his company structure and the role shareholders, contract farming and efficiencies of scale. The conversation moves onto harvest and rugby, as Jeff reflects on his own playing days and the recent success of son Jack. This week's beer is Montezuma's Chocolate...
51 – Dan Cox – Granting Wishes
September 02, 2019 00:00Fresh from the Aylsham Show, Andrew gives you his latest insights in his regular market report for week commencing 2nd September 2019. In Farmchat Andrew and Ben are joined by Dan Cox, General Manager of Commercial Services at The AF Group. A big part of Dan's role has been to help farmers access grants to encourage investments in improvements and diversification, with funding being achieved for projects as varied as cattle handling and wedding venues. All that has changed since Brexit and o...
50 – Clare Buxton – Being President
August 26, 2019 00:00This week is our anniversary episode - we have been producing this fabulous podcast for a whole year - so thanks to all our listeners. Kicking off today's episode is Andrew keeping us up to date with his end of harvest market report. Then to celebrate, we are honoured to have Clare Buxton this year's Aylsham show president, as a guest. She will be chatting about what is happening at the Aylsham show ground on this bank holiday Monday and how she will be making an entrance on a remote control...
49 – Andrew & Webby – Harvest 2019 Special
August 19, 2019 00:00This week commencing 19th August 2019, Andrew is joined by Webby for an in-house harvest 2019 special where the Market Report and Farmchat are rolled into one big old harvest chat with plenty of insights about this year's crop, when might be a good time to sell and lots of talk about storage. The week's proceedings are washed down with a taste of Courage Director's bitter (4.8%) and a story about when Andrew drank 13 pints in one night of this great ale! Harvest 2019 is here. Give you...
48 – Ed Savory – Opening Doors
August 12, 2019 00:00In our market report for week commencing 12th August 2019, Andrew gives you his latest insights and talks about this year's crop and the pre-germ issue. In Farmchat Andrew and Webby are joined by Ed Savory of Birketts Solicitors to talk about a range of issues affecting the farming community, including the importance of succession planning and tax efficiency. Ed works in mergers and acquisitions, and with a focus on the food sector, describes helping local businesses to expand. We hear about...