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Pollen beetle threat
An exceptionally warm February has contributed to the earliest start to a pollen beetle migration since records began. Pollen beetle…
Oilseeds
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Fluoxastrobin now available for sclerotinia control
For the first time in the UK, a fungicide containing fluoxastrobin is now available for the control of sclerotinia in…
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Overall light leaf spot risk remains relatively low
Light leaf spot (LLS) risk has remained relatively low, according to the spring update of the 2018/19 forecast. Each spring,…
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Erucic acid contamination of double low oilseed rape varieties
Over the last three years, higher than expected levels of erucic acid have been found in oilseed rape seed which…
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Oilseed rape overview
Current spring-like weather means decisions have to be made regarding oilseed rape agronomy. An overview of crops across the UK…
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Spring agronomy advice to help OSR fulfil yield potential
A “little and often” approach to spring fertiliser applications and tailored use of growth regulators are two important ways growers…
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Up to date PGRO fact sheets for spring beans, combining peas, AHDB recommended oilseed rape varieties now available
Updated fact sheets on the PGRO Recommended varieties of spring beans, combining peas and AHDB Recommended winter oilseed rape varieties…
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Nearly four times as much winter oilseed rape lost than last autumn
Kleffmann Group, a leading global market research organisation who conducts farmer surveys and panels throughout the world, has identified from…
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New scheme allows OSR growers to cut seed cost if crop fails
Oilseed rape growers who are forced to rip up failed crops could significantly reduce their losses thanks to a new…
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Seed Processors take responsible approach to Erucic acid
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) mobile seed processors are taking a responsible approach to erucic acid testing in…