Explore the first issue of the BOFIN Insight

BOFIN Insight #1

Cracking the code for ‘slug-resistant’ wheat

Cracking the code for ‘slug-resistant’ wheat

Scientists are making progress towards finding what makes some wheat varieties resistant to slugs – potentially offering sustainable solutions to slug control. One area of focus for scientists involved in […]

Reducing soya imports has ‘never been so important’

Reducing soya imports has ‘never been so important’

A new event organised by partners in the NCS Project is setting out to drive the transition to a more sustainable, resilient and secure food system in the UK through […]

Turning Witchcraft into Wizardry

Turning Witchcraft into Wizardry

On the Isle of Wight, Rachel and Jacob Holmes are keen that science steers the course on their journey into regenerative agriculture. At the side of the yard are three […]

Root Rangers to trial ‘remarkable’ wheat

Root Rangers to trial ‘remarkable’ wheat

Thriving Roots Underpinning Total soil Health (TRUTH) is creating a farmer-led platform to quantify and evaluate soil/root interactions and explore the capabilities of a novel sensor that can ‘smell’ a […]

Will you take the #PROBITYPledge?

Will you take the #PROBITYPledge?

Agriculture is under pressure to increase production while also mitigating and responding to climate change. Innovative approaches such as precision breeding are therefore becoming increasingly important. A Platform to Rate […]