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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TRUTH+
Root Ranger: Ted Allen-Stevens
Arable farm manager Ted Allen-Stevens was keen to find out if ‘regenerative’ was the best way to go for soil and crops. Owned by regen advocate Ian Pi…
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Exploring the soil microbiome
Dr Maria Hernandez-Soriano is leading a fascinating investigation into soil microbial diversity as part of the TRUTH project. Her work involves analys…
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360 degree view of soil health
The Root Rangers have been given a unique view of their soil structure and root systems through X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) scanning. Dr Craig Stur…