Direct-to-farm sugar beet sales announced
Following changes to the British Sugar seed agreement, sugar beet growers can now buy seed…
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Survey shows grounds for OSR optimism
Significantly reduced cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) pressure and high average crop establishment scores are…
Integral winter barley impressing in trials
Integral winter barley is catching the eye of growers and the trade, emerging as a…
Camelina breakthrough could end synthetic astaxanthin production
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed…
Immune-suppressing protein key for Fusaria infection
An enzyme that suppresses plant immune defences could be the key to engineering Fusarium-resistant crops…
Yellow rust breakdown confirmed
Following numerous reports of yellow rust this season, many in varieties thought to be resilient…
New azole resistance mechanism identified in phoma fungus
Phoma control in OSR is likely to be more challenging following changes in fungicide sensitivity.…
OSR Reboot drive to bring bees back
As part of OSR Reboot United Oilseeds, in partnership with agri-tech innovator AgriSound, is looking…
Rain could increase ramularia stress factors
Growers are being advised to check spring barley for ramularia after the stressful dry start…
Contact activity advised to improve sugar beet weed control
The lack of rainfall in some areas and swings between night and daytime temperatures are…