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The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN)
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A network of farmers at the forefront of agricultural innovation & involved in on-farm trials 🌱
What a brilliant time at Cereals 2025 👩‍🌾

We met new members, caught up with old ones, showcased our slug-resistant wheat, rooting-insight rhizotrones, gathered your 'Wellies of Wisdom' votes & discussed precision-breeding at our panel🌱🧬🎯

Next up: Groundswell 👀
June 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Join BOFIN for an insightful webinar on ADOPT, part of DEFRA's Farming Innovation Programme.

📅 1st May 25
⏰ 8:30-9.30am

Discover how ADOPT empowers farmers to lead innovative, on-farm trials & turn ideas into impactful projects.

👉 Register now tinyurl.com/ADOPTwebinar
April 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Why do slugs always turn left? And how can this quirk transform precision farming?🎯

In the latest BOFIN Buzz, we dive into slug movement, slug patches & the SLIMERS project cutting-edge control methods

Available on all major platforms! youtu.be/9STqjRQzWeI

#SlugControl
Episode 35 - The Left Turn Mystery - Uncovering Slug Patches & Precision Treatment through SLIMERS
YouTube video by BOFIN
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April 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Great to host the @farmersweeklyuk.bsky.social Transition Team for a live event this week. Insightful talks on precision bred crops from @freddietheodoulou.bsky.social and Pete Eastmond, plus a lively discussion with @bofinfarmers.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
We've written to MPs & Peers about key secondary legislation for the Genetic Technologies (Precision Breeding) Act.

It could enable more nutritious, resilient, & sustainable crops to boost Britain’s food security🌾🪧

Take the #PROBITYPledgeform.typeform.com/to/fYbwQ7fj
January 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Hi everyone👋 Excited to join this platform & connect with fellow enthusiasts of #AgInnovation. BOFIN is a community of 3,000+ members, largely made up of farmers, advancing practices through sharing knowledge & on-farm trials!

If this interests you, follow us for updates and ways to get involved! 😀
January 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM