The BOFIN Buzz

Why do slugs always turn left when they bump into each other, and how does this behaviour lead to slug patches? In this episode, we dive into the reasoning behind slug movement and explore how this knowledge can revolutionise slug control. Through the SLIMERS project, we're developing accurate and effective methods to target slug patches precisely, reducing the need for widespread pesticide use. J...

Meet Adam Hayward as he shares his journey into farming and his passion for on-farm trials. In this episode, he explains how data collection is just the beginning—the real impact comes from the insights and decisions made from that data. Learn how innovation and smart analysis are shaping the future of farming!

In the second of our two-part series, Adam Lewis dives into his role in the SLIMERS Project as a dedicated Slug Sleuth. Learn about the important work he is doing to monitor slug activity and how this research is driving the future of ag tech. Discover why this project matters for sustainable farming and technological innovation.

In the first episode of our two-part series, we meet Adam Lewis, a passionate farmer and our new Slug Sleuth. Discover how Adam got into farming, his background, and why he’s excited about participating in slug monitoring trials. Stay tuned to learn more about his journey and his commitment to innovative farming solutions!

In this two-part episode of the BOFIN Buzz Tom Allen-Stevens meets Liz Bowles of the Farm Carbon Toolkit. Liz talks through carbon footprinting and how farmers can get started with it and they discuss the NCS project and how improving pulse cropping can play a key role in improving farming's carbon footprint.

In this two-part episode of the BOFIN Buzz Tom Allen-Stevens meets Liz Bowles of the Farm Carbon Toolkit. Liz talks through carbon footprinting and how farmers can get started with it and they discuss the NCS project and how improving pulse cropping can play a key role in improving farming's carbon footprint.

In Part 2, Tom welcomes back Charles and Callum as they announce their involvement in the SLIMERS project, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling arable farmings biggest pest; slugs! The episode kicks off with an overview of how Charles and Callum will be working together on this cutting-edge project. Charles shares insights into the challenges of training AI to accurately identify slugs, whil...

Join host Tom as he explores the cutting-edge world of agricultural technology with experts Charles and Callum. Charles, an AI specialist, explains how artificial intelligence can revolutionize agriculture. He shares insights from his projects in the farming sector and discusses how the UK compares to other countries in adopting AI. Learn about his mission to push the boundaries of modern agricult...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Stacia Stetkiewicz on the BOFIN Buzz, we delve deeper into the potential impact of precision-bred crops on agriculture and food systems. We explore her strategies for assessing public perception of precision breeding and why this is a crucial aspect of the PROBITY project. Stacia also shares her long-term vision for the role of precision breeding in transform...

In this episode of BOFIN Buzz, we sit down with Dr. Stacia Stetkiewicz to dive into the world of social science and gene-edited cereals as part of the PROBITY project. In the first of our two-part series, Stacia shares her journey into agricultural science and what motivated her to join the PROBITY project. We discuss the goals of the project, her approach to engaging with farmers and stakeholders...

Join us in the second and final part of our series joined by Kerry McDonald-Howard of UK AgriTech Centre. In this episode, we explore Kerry's role within the SLIMERS project and delve into how the project aims to tackle arable farmings biggest pest!

Join us in part 1 of a 2 part series where we are joined by Kerry McDonald-Howard with the UK AgriTech Centre. Kerry is a malacologist, nematologist, parasitologist and entomologist, offering her slug expertise within the SLIMERS project. Join us as we delve into her past and reach a better understanding of how she came to be so interested in slimy pests!

In this slightly different episode of the BOFIN Buzz we share Tom's recent conversation with Steve Orchard on The Farming Programme. Hear about BOFIN's newest project - PROBITY - which is bringing gene-edited cereals to British farms for the first time. Tom explains the difference between genetic modification and gene editing and why it's so important that we trial these varieties on f...

In this special episode, we sit down with Cristobal Uauy, scientist from the John Innes Centre, to explore the groundbreaking PROBITY project which will see gene-edited cereals bring grown on real world farms for the first time in Europe. We'll hear about his work creating a wheat with 'a bigger, bolder grain size' which promises a step change in productivity. Tune in for an insightful...

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Kenyon from ABN Feeds to discuss their involvement in the NCS project and take a deeper look at the problems and constraints of the food supply chain with special focus on pulses & poultry. Let us know your thoughts on this episode in the comments below.

Join us in this special episode as we chat with different, farmers, scientists and industry experts at Cereals 2024 about the importance of on-farm innovation, farmer involvement in trials and why it is important that YOU become a Pulse Pioneer in Year 2 of the NCS Project trials. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts...

Join us in Episode 19 of The BOFIN Buzz where we are joined by UK Farmer, Andrew Barr. Andy has been a BOFIN farmer for many years now and is involved in some of slug-focussed projects. Grab a cuppa and listen in as we explore many different topics including slug control, gene-edited crops and the fourth agricultural revolution.

Join us as we talk all things pulses, slugs and gene-editing with BOFIN Farmer, Pulse Pioneer and Slug Sleuth Andrew Pitts. Andrew has a real passion for on-farm trials and experimenting on his farm. Listen in to this episode to find out his latest trial of choice...

Join us in this special episode where we are joined by Dr Craig Sturrock from the University of Nottingham and Emma Chapelhow from the UK Agri-Tech Centre. We take a good look at their backgrounds and how this has led them to their involvement in the £1-million-pound TRUTH project. Let us know your thoughts below.

For this episode, we welcome Anna Pearce, an organic farmer on the Scottish boarders. Anna is actively involved with a few of the BOFIN projects, currently undertaking the roles of Root Ranger and Pulse Pioneer. Join as we take a deeper look into how Anna went from the big city with a focus on chemistry to a small town spending her time on farm. Settle in, give the episode a listen and let us know...

Join us as we explore the three pillars of sustainability with organic farmer and BOFIN on-farm trialist Tim May. Tim ensures he is considering each of the three pillars for the success of his farm and his success in on-farm trials. Within this episode, we talk through Tim's involvement as a Root Ranger and Pulse Pioneer & we take a look at how you can collaborate with Tim on his farm in t...

Join us in this exciting episode where we are joined by scientist, Pete Iannetta, from James Hutton Institute. We took a deep dive into the complexities of pulses and discussed the role they place on UK farms. POINT OPPORTUNITY: If you are a Pulse Pioneer, make sure to get in touch with the secret phrase in order to gain 3 Project Ambassador points. Good luck!

Join us in this special episode with a guest host at the Low Carbon event 2024 where we held the BOFIN Get Together. We managed to get some of our very own BOFIN Farmers together to discuss on-farm trials and innovation incentives. Make sure to give it a listen and let us know your thoughts below...

Join us in this special BOFIN Buzz episode where we are joined by farmer, Hannah Darby. Hannah joins us from her farm in Cambridgeshire to celebrate International Women's Day and on-farm innovation. We take a deep dive into how Hannah focuses on nature-based solutions for known problems and encouraging a bottom-up approach to farming; both of which she believes are crucial for farmings future!...

Welcome to a special episode where we announce the launch of our TRUTH project! We are joined by scientist Maria to unveil soil secrets and explain to us the importance of projects such as TRUTH. Not at only do we explore the new project but we take a look at Maria's opinion on gene-editing and ammonium-use on farm. Make sure to give this exciting episode a listen and let us know your thoughts...