Speaking SLIMERS with a malacologist, nematologist, parasitologist and entomologist - Part 1

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, while Callum reflects on how previous work with the Slug Sleuths has shaped their approach. The conversation also covers the critical role of farmer involvement in the project and what kind of collaboration will be needed. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of pest management in agriculture, as our experts bring you up to speed on the SLIMERS project and its potential impact on farming!

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 agriculture. Callum, an automation expert, discusses his involvement in the pioneering Hands-Free Hectare Farm projects. He reveals how these initiatives have influenced his work and what they mean for the future of farming automation. We also explore the rapid growth of automation in the dairy sector and if this could be matched in arable farming. This episode offers valuable insights into how AI and automation are transforming agriculture. Tune in to learn more about the technologies that are driving the future of farming!

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 transforming our food systems and how the PROBITY project aims to make a lasting impact. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on the future of agriculture!

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, and the methods she plans to use. Stacia also offers insights into the specific farmer perspectives she aims to explore, the challenges of gathering these views, and how she plans to address ethical concerns surrounding gene editing. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the future of precision-bred crops! Make sure to subscribe to receive notification when part 2 is released.

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 farms and take them through to processing, to assess their potential. With special thanks to Steve and The Farming Programme. For the full episode visit: https://hellorayo.co.uk/podcasts/farming-programme/id-2223895/

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 conversation about the future of agriculture. Let us know your thoughts below. For more details, visit probityproject.co.uk.

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.