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 autonomous machines are changing the battle against weeds.

The discussion covers laser weeders, smart sprayers, herbicide resistance, harvest weed seed control, and the growing role of machine learning in farming systems worldwide.

A fascinating conversation for farmers, agronomists, ag-tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about where agriculture is heading next.

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 building a fertilizer company in Western Australia, David shares the journey that shaped his thinking around soil, water, and plant nutrition.

We dive into:

• The real problem with water use in farming
• Why traditional approaches don’t always work
• The science behind products like Aquifer and CalBud
• How nanotechnology and surface area can impact plant growth
• And how small changes in application can lead to major differences in yield

This isn’t theory, it’s decades of hands-on experimentation, problem-solving, and pushing boundaries in agriculture.

If you’re interested in improving water efficiency, understanding soil behavior, or just thinking differently about farming inputs, this episode is worth your time.

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 in Esperance.

From early canola trials to soil challenges and major industry shifts, this is a grounded, experience-driven conversation about agriculture at its core.