‘Thriving Roots Underpinning Total soil Health’ (TRUTH): a 3 year ambitious research project that aims to improve farm productivity and mitigate climate change!truthproject.ukJoined February 2024
Worms, brews & microbiology! 🐛🧪
On the Isle of Wight, Rachel & Jacob Holmes use DIY Johnson-Su bioreactors to turn compost into live microbial extracts—then spray them onto fields. Soil science meets regenerative magic.
🔗 bofin.org.uk/2025/06/23/tur…#SoilHealth#CompostTea
What our farmers say…🧑🌾🗣️
“As a BOFIN trialist, I’ve loved the dialogue with scientists on regen farming & data. If you’ve taken a step into regen ag, BOFIN is a giant leap in understanding & knowledge.”
Get involved 👉 bofin.org.uk/LeadtheField
'What our farmers say...' 👨🌾🗣️
"My highlights include gaining so much insight into soil life, connecting with like-minded farmers & being part of ground-breaking research which could help to improve all farmers’ approach to slug control."
Get involved👉 bofin.org.uk/leadthefield
Tom Pearson turned Manor Farm into a regenerative science hub—minimal tillage, cover crops, soil monitoring & data-led decisions—boosting structure, microbes & resilience. A living model for sustainable UK farming🌱🔬
🔗 bofin.org.uk/2025/06/23/sci…#SoilHealth#RegenerativeAg#BOFIN
🌾Become a Root Ranger & lead the field in soil health!
Join the TRUTH project to trial different products & cutting-edge tech. Play a vital role in testing, data collection & sharing insights. Step up & help the UK lead the field in sustainable soil management!
#LeadTheField
'What our Farmers say...'👨🌾🗣️
'My involvement highlight is being recognised for the value that on-farm trials bring to the scientific community. Getting results and discussing them comes a close second.'
Want to get involved & lead the field?👉bofin.org.uk/LeadtheField
Farmers + scientists = soil unlocked!🌱
BOFIN’s @_truth_project revealed 15,000+ soil microbes, new fungi + bacteria & 3D root structures via CT scans. Farmer‑led trials show real benefits on organic & regenerative farms.
Read the full story:
🔗 bofin.org.uk/2025/06/23/far…
Farmers, are you ready to Lead the Field with BOFIN? Get paid to carry out on-farm trials and take the lead in agricultural innovation. Find out more at our free webinar:
📅Weds 16th July
⏰8.30am
🔗Register at: tinyurl.com/LeadtheFieldwi…
👩🌾Curious about BOFIN, what we do & how we help farmers to #LeadtheField? Our webinar on 16th July (8.30am) will outline all this & more - including what’s involved when you join BOFIN’s farmer trialist network.
🎫tinyurl.com/LeadtheFieldwi…
Whether you’re a farmer or someone who works with farmers, this free webinar is your chance to
🧐learn about BOFIN & its projects
🧑🌾hear from experienced BOFIN trialists
🚜explore how you can get involved
Book your place now: tinyurl.com/LeadtheFieldwi…youtu.be/LCn3-9qBa4w
What a brilliant time at @CerealsEvent 👩🌾
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: @Groundswellaguk 👀
Join us for The BOFIN Dinner!🌿
The night before @Groundswellaguk, we’re gathering farmers, researchers & innovators to share ideas & enjoy great food.
🗓️ 1st July
📍The Fox at Willian
🍽️ Good company, lively chat & agri-innovation!
🎟️ tinyurl.com/thebofindinner
A busy but brilliant few weeks for BOFIN!
👨🌾Kelso: Pulse barriers & slug-resistant wheat
📍Leeds: #TransitionLive with @FarmersWeekly
🌱Cambridge: Soil health trials with our farmers
Thanks to all who hosted & joined us — what a start to the summer! 💪
#FarmingInnovation
Are you at the @FarmersWeekly Transition Live Event?
Make sure to come say hi, take part in our ‘Wellies of Wisdom’ & learn more about the upcoming involvement opportunities we have for farmers to get paid in on-farm trials 🌱🗣️
Make sure to join us at one of the BOFIn Inspiration Days for a fantastic networking and knowledge exchange opportunity & farm walk. Find out more & secure your ticket below 👇
Make sure to join us at one of the BOFIn Inspiration Days for a fantastic networking and knowledge exchange opportunity & farm walk. Find out more & secure your ticket below 👇
Meet Simon - Soil Farmer of the Year 2018 (@FarmCO2Toolkit) @FarmerSimonC hopes being a Root Ranger will shed new light on the interaction between soil structure, biological activity & nutrient availability. Find out more👇
Meet the other Root Rangers: thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?thre…
Meet Tim - @Tim_kingsclere farms organically in North Hampshire and is trialing a new natural fertiliser treatment 'Woodland Grow' in his 2nd yr as a Root Ranger as a comparison to the farm standard. Find out more below 👇
Meet the other Root Rangers: thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?thre…
Join us at one of our BOFIN Inspiration Days🚜🤩
These events are hosted by BOFIN trialists & offer an opportunity to network with other farmers, learn from on-farm trials & explore cutting-edge agricultural practices🧑🌾
Scan the QR code - limited spaces left!👇
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