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£8 Return for Every £1 Invested: The Innovative Farmers Field Labs
The UK's Innovative Farmers program supported a network of around 185 field labs, each receiving up to £10,000, with an estimated direct benefit of £8 per £1 invested. Beyond the numbers, it demonstrated that farmer-led research can be both scientifically credible and economically compelling. The program concluded in 2022, but its results remain a strong reference for making the case that investing in farmer-centric OFE can pay off. Learn more here.