14. The Future of Farming: Politics, GM Crops, Energy & Global Food

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 agriculture, agri-politics, government policy, and international affairs. From growing up on the land to advising ministers and working in Indigenous pastoral enterprises, Trevor brings a unique perspective on the challenges facing modern agriculture.

This conversation explores everything from soil science and farming innovation to global geopolitics, energy policy, and the future of food production.

Topics discussed include:

The changing landscape of Western Australian agriculture

Why farm sizes are increasing and farmer numbers are declining

The role of GM crops and agricultural technology

Indigenous land ownership and pastoral station management

Global grain markets and future commodity prices

Population trends and their impact on food demand

Energy policy, nuclear power, and farming economics

The intersection of agriculture and geopolitics