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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AMF
<strong>Soil Squad investigates fungal communities</strong>
A new exciting, farmer-led project aims to measure the level of mycorrhizal fungi in UK arable soils. Just how much do you know about the fungal commu…
HWSC
Results revealed on weed seed destruction
Three UK farmers have been taking part in Britain’s first on-farm trials of a combine-mounted seed mill, putting harvest weed seed control to the test…
SLIMERS
Find out about the quest for slug-resistant wheat
Farmers looking for a better way to deal with the annual scourge of slugs are invited to join a webinar that will present progress on finding a wheat …