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The 4Farmers Podcast

by Bill Crabtree

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Latest episodes

24. From Zimbabwe to WA: Professor Ken Flower on No-Till, Weeds & the Future of Farming

September 11, 2026 · 59 min

In this 24th episode, Bill sits down with Professor Ken Flower to explore a remarkable career spanning Zimbabwe, the UK and Western Australia, and a lifetime of work in agronomy, weed science and farming systems. Ken shares how growing up…
23. The Story Behind 4Farmers: Family, Farming & What Comes Next

September 3, 2026 · 53 min

In this special 23rd episode of the 4Farmers Podcast, Bill sits down with Jacinta Patterson and Cameron Beeck to explore the story, people and future behind 4Farmers. First, Jacinta Patterson shares what it was like growing up in the…
22. A Lifetime of Crop Innovation with Wallace Cowling

August 21, 2026 · 59 min

In Episode 22 of the 4Farmers Podcast, Bill Crabtree sits down with Professor Wallace Cowling, one of Western Australia’s most respected plant breeders, to explore the science and history behind lupins, canola and modern crop…
21. From No-Till Battles to Biosecurity: Rob Delane’s Agricultural Journey

August 14, 2026 · 51 min

Rob Delane has spent much of his career at the heart of Western Australian agriculture, from early research in the Ord River and Geraldton to senior leadership in the Department of Agriculture and major roles in Australian biosecurity. In…
20. Staying Ahead of Nature with Geoff Fosbery

August 6, 2026 · 46 min

In EP 20 of Bill Crabtree’s conversation with Geoff Fosbery, they explore the challenges, weaknesses and opportunities shaping modern Western Australian agriculture. Drawing on more than four decades of experience, Geoff explains why…

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19. What 40 Years in WA Agriculture Taught Geoff Fosbery

July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Bill sits down with respected WA agronomist Geoff Fosbery to look back on a career shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and some of the biggest changes in Western Australian agriculture. Geoff shares how growing up around Corrigin…
18. How AI Will Change Farming Forever | Guy Coleman on Precision Agriculture

May 13, 2026 · 47 min

What happens when agriculture meets artificial intelligence? In this episode, Bill Crabtree interviews rising weed science researcher Guy Coleman about the future of precision agriculture and how AI, robotics, computer vision, and…
17. Solving Soil, Water & Yield Problems with Chemistry

April 29, 2026 · 53 min

In this 17th episode, Bill we sat down with David Seagreen, a chemist, innovator, and one of the minds behind some of the most interesting developments in modern agriculture. From growing up in a farming community in South Africa to…
16. What 23 Years in Agriculture Taught Me (Real Talk)

April 15, 2026 · 58 min

Farming isn’t just about crops, it’s about constant learning. In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Lemon to unpack his journey from South Australia to Western Australia, and how he spent over two decades helping shape farming systems…
15. From Barley to Breakthrough: The Untold Story of Mohawk Wheat

April 1, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

In this 15th episode, we sit down with Kevin Young, one of Western Australia’s most respected agricultural minds, to unpack decades of innovation, failure, and breakthrough in crop science. From his early days in barley agronomy to…
14. The Future of Farming: Politics, GM Crops, Energy & Global Food

March 16, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

In this episode of 4Farmers, Bill sits down with Trevor Whittington for a wide-ranging conversation that moves far beyond agronomy. Trevor comes from a long farming lineage in Western Australia and has spent decades working across…
13. From Lupins to Canola: The Shift That Changed WA Farming

March 3, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

In this 13th episode of the 4Farmers Podcast, we sit down with Mark Seymour, research agronomist based in Esperance, to unpack over 40 years of change in Western Australian agriculture. From the early days of lupins and alternative…

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About the show

Join Bill Crabtree known worldwide as No-Till Bill, a global keynote speaker and leading authority on no-till farming and Cathy McKenna, seasoned sales strategist, as they unpack the strategies, science, and stories behind providing Australian farmers with low-cost, high-quality agricultural chemicals. Both Bill and Cathy are former large-scale farmers who understand firsthand the constraints, challenges, and stresses of dryland farming. With Bachelor degrees in Agricultural Science and Bill also holding a Master’s in Soil Science, they bring a rare blend of academic expertise and practical, in-the-paddock experience. With over 30 years of industry impact, 4Farmers unites farmers, ex-farmers, and scientists to deliver practical insights, local know-how, and industry updates that matter. Each episode dives into agronomic best practice, emerging products, seasonal challenges, and how to get the right product, at the right price, at the right time. Whether you’re managing wheat and other cool-season crops and other weeds or pests, or optimising crop protection strategies, this is your go-to for trustworthy advice and real-world solutions. 4Farmers… for farmers.