2 February 2017 Survey shows 8.3% of winter oilseed rape has failed A recent survey of 400 British arable farmers who all grow winter oilseed rape, conducted…
13 January 2017 New study shows neonicotinoid ban caused severe economic and environmental damage to EU oilseed rape sector According to research consultancy HFFA Research, the European Commission decision of 2013 to largely restrict…
22 December 2016 Spring linseed – the black-grass break crop Avadex Excel 15G (tri-allate) can be used in winter or spring linseed as an EAMU.…
22 December 2016 Several more weeks to apply Kerb or AstroKerb – cut off 31st Jan 2017 Unlike last year there have been many chances to spray oilseed rape, according to Sarah…
16 December 2016 Australian researchers find resistance to neonicotinoids in aphid Resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides has for the first time been confirmed in Australian populations of…
14 December 2016 Running field drains prompt OSR herbicides advice As field drains start to run after recent rain, oilseed rape growers and spraying contractors…
13 December 2016 Professional standards needed for use of treated seed on farm – AIC A qualification, akin to that for sprayer operators, is needed to promote standards and best…
2 December 2016 Australian Nuffield Scholar examines cover crop benefits A new report has been released today by Nuffield Australia: “Cover Crops – Nutrient use…
30 November 2016 KWS adds new high-yielding cereals and an oilseed rape to 2018 Recommended List KWS has marked another outstanding year in variety development with three new winter wheats, two…
18 November 2016 National farmers’ co-operative United Oilseeds reports rise in annual turnover, profits & net worth National independent farmers’ co-operative United Oilseeds Producers has announced a rise in its turnover, profits…