Clarifications issued for farm saved seed declarations

With 2023 spring declarations underway, the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) has published payment rates for farmed saved seed and the latest list of eligible varieties, including advice on blends, cover crops and what farmers should do in the event of a failed crop.

Plan your OSR management carefully this season

With this spring seeing high variation in OSR growth across the country, crop production specialists Hutchinsons are advising farmers to manage the crop carefully in the season ahead and in some cases consider whether it is worth further investment.

Stem Health offers genetic security to UK OSR crops

Launched by seed company Limagrain UK, Stem Health is a new characteristic that offers resistance to the three most common stem-based diseases in OSR varieties, enabling the crops to reach their full genetic potential.

Farmers urged to protect OSR crops against spring-emerging weeds

Following reports of weeds such as cranesbill, scentless mayweed and cleavers emerging in oilseed rape (OSR) crops, farmers are being advised to monitor fields closely and take prompt action if necessary.

Cost of living crisis to hit farm business margins in 2023, AHDB predicts

AHDB has produced its latest Agri-market Outlook, which explores the factors likely to affect farm businesses.

Quality over quantity: Limited number of new arrivals bring big boost to the AHDB RL

AHDB’s online edition of the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) 2023/24 may feature fewer new varieties than previous Lists, but some of the newcomers deliver large yield increases, especially in barley and oilseed rape.

Mild autumn weather leads to increased winter cropping

More farmers are planning to harvest winter crops in 2023 according to AHDB’s Early Bird Survey, likely due to the favourable weather conditions and wider drilling window this autumn.

New primed OSR variety provides uniform crop size and improved resilience

Growers from various parts of the UK have seen good results drilling primed Tennyson this year, reporting early growth vigour, uniform crop size and improved resistance to pests and disease.

Farmers urged to be vigilant as early sown OSR reaches phoma thresholds

With OSR drilled in early August already reaching phoma thresholds, farmers should be vigilant and monitor their crops for the first signs of the disease, said ADAS plant pathologist Philip Walker.

Extended OSR disease exposure possible, growers warned

Forward rapeseed prices remain strong and there is every chance early August drilled crops will grow away from CSFB as well as phoma and light leaf spot (LLS) threats. But don’t be complacent is the message from agronomists.

Provisional RL harvest results bode well for candidate WOSR varieties

Two candidate winter oilseed rape varieties from breeder LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) – Murray and Vegas – are near the top of the AHDB RL harvest results table (2nd equal and 3rd), with yields ahead of most of the currently recommended varieties.

Expert tips for bumper OSR yields

Yara and Limagrain on how to establish a successful oilseed rape crop this autumn.

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