Let's Talk About ADOPT

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In a free one-hour webinar BOFIN and a panel of experts will summarise the Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) programme, which opens for applications on 28th April and offers grants to support farmer-led trials of innovative solutions.

Understand its impact: Gain insights into what ADOPT means for farmers and how it fosters collaboration to address farming challenges.

Develop your ideas: Explore how to turn your on-farm trial concepts into fully-fledged projects with expert guidance and support.

Chaired by BOFIN’s Tom Allen-Stevens the farmer-led innovation experts taking part are:

  • Kate Pressland, CEIA
  • Belinda Clarke, Agri-TechE
  • Becky Swinn, Innovative Farmers
  • Siwan Howatson, Farming Connect
  • Holly Shearman, Innovation for Agriculture

 

Access the BOFIN Community WhatsApp group chat for ADOPT to share ideas and ask questions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDZC69ZgZyiCUIOrJcgP8n

Test Solutions, Practices and Technologies with ADOPT

Got a great idea or approach to boost your farm’s productivity or sustainability? The ADOPT fund and innovation Support Hub are here to help you trial real solutions, get expert support, and access funding – all tailored for farmers, growers and foresters in England.

 

  • Test your ideas on-farm with practical, farmer-led research
  • Get funding – for application support (£2,500), and full project support (£50,000 - £100,000)
  • Work with experts & other farmers to turn ideas into action

 

Start your process and contact the Support Hub

Apply through Innovate UK

Search for ‘ADOPT’ to find relevant live competitions.

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