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.
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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 Insight
Wholecrop beans are a win-win for livestock performance and sustainability
Wholecrop beans can boost livestock performance, reduce reliance on imported proteins and improve the sustainability of both arable and livestock busi…
BOFIN Insight
‘Slug trug’ trials test nematode application techniques
Dr Kerry McDonald-Howard at the UK Agri-Tech Centre is exploring nematode application methods in trials at Rothamsted Research. The trials are compari…
BOFIN Insight
From guesswork to ground truth: mapping the future of pest control
Keen to be a leading force in agricultural innovation, Slug Sleuth Richard Cross is combining tradition with cutting-edge science to push the boundari…