The BOFIN Buzz

About The BOFIN Buzz

A podcast that explores the jaw-dropping world of agri-tech innovations. Find out how you can bring a world of wonder onto your farm. Join us in conversations with leading scientists and industry-innovators discussing some of the exciting projects that the British On-Farm Innovation Network is involved with. This is not a sales pitch it is public funded work, led by farmers discussed by people with a passion for science. New podcast episodes are available every two weeks on podcast platforms so make sure to follow along on our journey of innovation.

Publisher

BOFIN Farmers

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Aug 2023

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Coming soon! On the Slime Trail : a SLIMERS mini series

   On the Slime Trail – a new SLIMERS podcast mini-series following the journey and success of a three-year, farmer-led project tackling the challenges of slugs in UK agriculture.Hear from our Slug Sleuth farmer triallists, scientists and researchers, as they share the findings, experiences and results uncovered along the way. Join us as we follow the trail and discover what the project has revealed!

2. 

   21 Mar 2025

   The Left Turn Mystery: Uncovering Slug Patches & Precision Treatment through SLIMERS - Part 2

   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. Join us as we uncover the secrets of slug behaviour and the future of smart farming solutions!

3. 

   14 Mar 2025

   'Data collection is easy, it's the smart behind it that matters' - Part 1

   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!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

12,355

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

59

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32