The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
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WHO ARE WE
BOFIN is a growing network of farmers, scientists, researchers and citizen scientists. United by a passion for innovation in agriculture, the network is facilitated by a dedicated team of four. Click the button to find out more about BOFIN.
Members
Farmers
Trialists
WHAT WE DO
BOFIN leads three Innovate UK funded projects exploring gene-edited cereals, sustainable slug control and soil health, and is partner in a fourth project exploring pulse production. With expertise in project management, farmer engagement and communication the BOFIN in-house team also supports commercial projects. Click on the tiles below to find out more.
NEWS & EVENTS
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SLIMERS+
Charles Paynter (Bedfordshire)
Since stepping back from full-time management of his Bedfordshire farm, Charles Paynter has thrown himself into on-farm trials, keen to keep innovatin…
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Pearson Gape Farming Partnership (Cambs)
Pearson Gape Farming Partnership (Cambs) At Manor Farm, Caxton, farm manager Rhys Jones is tackling the pervasive problem of slugs head-on through inv…
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The BOFIN app
Another exciting technological development within the SLIMERS project is the BOFIN trialist app. Tom Allen-Stevens explains: “Monitoring and recording…