Survey shows grounds for OSR optimism
Significantly reduced cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) pressure and high average crop establishment scores are…
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Camelina breakthrough could end synthetic astaxanthin production
In a major step forward for sustainable pigment production, scientists have successfully engineered the oilseed…
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…
Cameras reveal OSR’s secret allies
In-field cameras have uncovered unexpected predators of two major oilseed rape pests, potentially aiding control…
NIAB to lead CSFB collaboration
A new nationwide initiative to assess cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) larvae levels in oilseed…
Conference seeks sustaianble OSR solutions
A sustainable and profitable future for OSR is the subject of a conference to be…
Wheat area recovers EBS data reveals
Following Defra releasing full 2024 UK area, yield and production data, the AHDB has finalised…
New Enigma research projects to protect potato and OSR crops
Fera Science has launched two new industry-driven R&D projects within the Enigma series, connecting partners,…
Watch out for winter stem weevil
Growers are being advised to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil (RWSW),…