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Early bird survey shows rebound in rape area

The AHDB’s Early Bird Survey of early plantings and planting intentions shows a 30% rise in the UK oilseed rape area for harvest 2026 to 316 Kha. It follows a forty-two-year low…

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Early bird survey shows rebound in rape area

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The AHDB’s Early Bird Survey of early plantings and planting intentions shows a 30% rise in the UK oilseed rape area for harvest 2026 to 316 Kha. It follows a forty-two-year low in 2025, though good yields prevented a further decline in production. If all crops make it to harvest, the 2026 oilseed rape area would be the largest since 2023 and early reports of crop potential are encouraging. The crop likely benefited from a more favourable outlook compared to other crops, as well as the good yields achieved in 2025 and rotation needs. This recovery in the oilseed rape area could help reduce…