Dewing Group

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meet the team

Dewing Grain is independently owned with core values that reflect our roots in the cooperative sector.  The aim of our team is to provide the best possible service by meeting the needs of farmers and consumers through a range of services and products, and by successful management of the supply chain.

From seed supply to harvest movement and storage contracts, our team can supply you with the best strategies to help you achieve the highest prices for your harvest.

Andrew entered the grain trade with Dalgety Franklin of Rackheath in 1978. He joined the co-operative sector in 1996 with Aylsham Grain and subsequently formed Dewing Grain in 2006. His aim is to provide Norfolk and Suffolk farmers with a locally focused grain merchant.
As the son of a Norfolk farmer, Ian brings a wealth of local knowledge and understanding of modern agriculture to the business. Since graduating from Bristol in 2006, Ian worked as a trainee chartered surveyor until he joined Dewing Grain as a trader in 2009.
Ben has over 20 years of experience in the grain trade, starting his career in 2001 with Soufflet Agriculture based in Southampton and joining Dewing Grain in 2018. He has a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Reading and an MSc from University College London in Development Economics.

Andrew Dewing

Chief Executive

Ian Webster

Trader

Harry Randell

Farm/ Seed Trader

Ben Schadla-Hall

Trading Director 

Oliver joined the team in February 2013. He has over 30 years’ experience in the grain trade, including working as marketing manager for Suffolk Cooperative, Fram Farmers. Oliver has a wealth of experience across all agricultural commodities and has built close relationships with maltsters and distillers.
Joe started working at Dewing Grain in 2014 following a 15-year professional rugby career which included representing England age groups 16-21. His role includes managing the trade assurance schemes, seed sales, and buying grain from farms. During harvest, he is largely based at Yaregrain where he also oversees new construction projects.
An ex-pro tennis coach, Andy joined the Dewing Grain team in August 2019. He prides himself on developing and maintaining great relationships with farmers, hauliers, and merchants to ensure a smooth transition for collecting and delivering various grain commodities.
Vince started his accountancy career in 1990 (in Aylsham) where he first encountered farming clients and the agricultural sector. After 15 years in accounting practice, he moved into industry where he worked as Head of Finance, Systems and I.T. for a local food manufacturing business for 18 years. In the summer of 2023, he joined Dewing Grain to lead the finance function of the Dewing businesses.

Oliver Hitchcock

Trader

Joseph Beardshaw

Store Manager & Trader

Andy George

Logistics Manager

Vince Gotts

Head of Finance

Liz came to us from UEA in 2010 and she used to be Andrews PA. She is now the office manager for the business.

Liz Brooks

Office Manager

Vicki George

Administrator

Andrew entered the grain trade with Dalgety Franklin of Rackheath in 1978. He joined the co-operative sector in 1996 with Aylsham Grain and subsequently formed Dewing Grain in 2006. His aim is to provide Norfolk and Suffolk farmers with a locally focused grain merchant.

Andrew Dewing

Chief Executive

As the son of a Norfolk farmer, Ian brings a wealth of local knowledge and understanding of modern agriculture to the business. Since graduating from Bristol in 2006, Ian worked as a trainee chartered surveyor until he joined Dewing Grain as a trader in 2009.

Ian Webster

Trader

Ben has over 20 years of experience in the grain trade, starting his career in 2001 with Soufflet Agriculture based in Southampton and joining Dewing Grain in 2018. He has a degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Reading and an MSc from University College London in Development Economics.

Ben Schadla-Hall

Trading Director

Oliver joined the team in February 2013. He has over 30 years’ experience in the grain trade, including working as marketing manager for Suffolk Cooperative, Fram Farmers. Oliver has a wealth of experience across all agricultural commodities and has built close relationships with maltsters and distillers.

Oliver Hitchcock

Trader

Joe started working at Dewing Grain in 2014 following a 15-year professional rugby career which included representing England age groups 16-21. His role includes managing the trade assurance schemes, seed sales, and buying grain from farms. During harvest, he is largely based at Yaregrain where he also oversees new construction projects.

Joseph Beardshaw

Store Manager & Trader

An ex-pro tennis coach, Andy joined the Dewing Grain team in August 2019. He prides himself on developing and maintaining great relationships with farmers, hauliers, and merchants to ensure a smooth transition for collecting and delivering various grain commodities.

Andy George

Logistics Manager

Vince started his accountancy career in 1990 (in Aylsham) where he first encountered farming clients and the agricultural sector. After 15 years in accounting practice, he moved into industry where he worked as Head of Finance, Systems and I.T. for a local food manufacturing business for 18 years. In the summer of 2023, he joined Dewing Grain to lead the finance function of the Dewing businesses.

Vince Gotts

Head of Finance

Liz came to us from UEA in 2010 and she used to be Andrews PA. She is now the office manager for the buisness.

Liz Brooks

Office Manager

Vicki George

Administrator

Harry Randell

Farm Trader