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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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…
BOFIN Insight
SLIMERS Project advances in the battle against slugs
Keen to be a leading force in agricultural innovation, Slug Sleuth Richard Cross is combining tradition with cutting-edge science to push the boundari…