In collaboration with BOFIN this webinar will examine how the world of plant genomics is shaping modern farming

Thursday 27th February

Farmers have the chance to explore the fascinating world of genomics with the help of an expert panel of leading crop specialists and researchers alongside agroecology consultant Ben Taylor-Davies at a free webinar taking place on 27 February.

The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN) and Unium Bioscience will host the webinar, called ‘Genomics: A new frontier in crop production’ on Thursday 27 February 2025 to explore how plant genomics – studying how gene expression and targeted biological solutions – are driving innovation. From advanced biostimulants to sustainable strategies for boosting crop resilience and productivity, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge developments shaping modern farming.

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Speakers

Layne Ellen Harris PhD
Layne Ellen Harris PhDForesight Agronomics
owner and research consultant at foresight agronomics, with a PhD in plant molecular biology and over a decade of experience in agricultural research, will outline how nutrition and bioactive compounds influence gene expression and how this insight helps optimise plant growth and health naturally
Tim Eyrich
Tim EyrichHELM Agro
head of agronomy and Innovation at HELM Agro, will give insight into the practical application of biological solutions in the field, delving into independent trials conducted by Unium Bioscience, which involve extracting plant DNA, analysing genome sequencing to understand plant functions, and evaluating how biological products influence these traits.
Ben Taylor-Davies
Ben Taylor-DaviesRegen Ben
UK farmer and global agroecology consultant, RegenBen. A Nuffield Farming Scholar, Ben is well known and respected for his unconventional thinking and attitudes that have led him to pioneer new approaches.
John Haywood and Andrew Cromie
John Haywood and Andrew Cromie Unium Bioscience
John and Andrew will also be available to address research-related questions.

The webinar is being organised by Unium Bioscience to highlight groundbreaking research into how the analysis of plant genomics can boost crop production on farms in collaboration with BOFIN.

“Nutrigenomics studies how nutrition and bioactive compounds influence gene expression. Researchers can observe which genes are upregulated or downregulated under different conditions,” explains Unium Bioscience director, John Haywood.

“Pioneering research has shown how targeted nutrition and biostimulants can enhance plant performance.

“For example, they can enhance stress tolerance, improve water use efficiency, and boost yields. Nutrigenomics provides the scientific foundation to understand and refine how these compounds work at the genetic level. By tailoring biostimulants to specific crop needs, farmers can achieve targeted outcomes, such as higher quality produce or greater resistance to environmental challenges,” says John.

“It’s so important to stay in touch with the latest advances and this is an opportunity for farmers to learn and ask questions about genomics, including how farming practices affect them and how effective they are, direct from the expects,” says BOFIN Founder Tom Allen-Stevens.

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