OSR surprises on Lincolnshire Wolds
A crop of oilseed rape has produced a gross output of 7. 04t/ha despite battling…
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New combination gives OSR fighting chance
A new biological seed treatment for oilseed rape is available from UPL this autumn. Aryseed…
Spot Phoma early to protect WOSR
The latest drone technology could give growers the edge against a major disease that causes…
First rape crop in 7 years sees highest yields ever for AHDB Monitor Farm
Ashley Jones of Smeaton Farm, near Saltash, Cornwall harvested his 4.5ha field of oilseed rape…
Forecasted August rainfall provides an opportunity for oilseed rape establishment
One of the key drivers in the decision to drill OSR for rapid and consistent…
Variety choice and management key to successful OSR crop
Many farmers are questioning whether they will grow winter oilseed rape or not this year.…
Move to a Verticillium tolerant variety
Verticillium wilt is a disease that cannot be controlled by a crop protection product. If…
Cost-effective Keeper
Two independent seed specialists have selected the conventional oilseed rape variety Keeper, bred specifically for…
Use disease ratings when choosing rape variety
Neil Groom, technical director for Grainseed, is of the view that we need to utilise…
Wider rotations proving useful for OSR success
Careful planning of rotations is fundamental to the success in arable production. Farmer Sam Steward,…