The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
Co-create ~ Share ~ Progress
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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BOFIN
Who drives agricultural innovation? 2026 Agri-Tech Week Webinar
Agri-Tech Week 2026: Who drives agricultural innovation? Agricultural innovation only succeeds if it works on farm. While new technologies continue to…
BOFIN
Agribusiness urged to back farmer-led research
Agribusiness urged to back farmer-led research Farming’s commercial interests should follow Defra’s lead and financially support farmers who carry out…
NCS
Farmer-led research bridges science and on-farm change
Farmer-led research is missing link between science and on-farm change Agricultural research should put farmers at the heart of project design if it i…