Focus on nutrient availability for robust OSR growth
22nd September 2020
Getting OSR growing and away as soon as possible is vital. The emergence phase is the most vulnerable time for an OSR crop, as this is when it will face the most challenges from pests.
Bayer’s SpotCheck initiative returns to help oilseed rape growers combat light leaf spot
22nd September 2020
Bayer’s SpotCheck initiative, which helps oilseed rape growers identify light leaf spot (LLS) and other diseases in the crop, will re-open to receive leaf samples from October. The previous season saw epidemic-levels of disease so growers are advised to be alert to early signs of LLS and apply fungicides early.
Yield-topping PT279CL is leading Clearfield variety again
5th September 2020
Pioneer’s PT279CL winter oilseed rape has proven to be the highest yielding Clearfield variety in independent AHDB Recommended List trials for the third year running.
OSR surprises on Lincolnshire Wolds
4th September 2020
A crop of oilseed rape has produced a gross output of 7. 04t/ha despite battling against flea beetle damage as it established in the autumn.
Early drilled oilseed rape needs tailored herbicide programme
26th August 2020
Farmers who drilled oilseed rape in July and August without applying a pre-emergence herbicide will need a tailored approach to weed control this autumn.
Bionature liquid nitrogen doubles OSR root length
13th August 2020
Independent ADAS trials show that a balanced autumn Bionature liquid fertiliser regime doubles OSR root length.
First rape crop in 7 years sees highest yields ever for AHDB Monitor Farm
3rd August 2020
When Cornish farmer Ashley Jones, of Smeaton Farm, harvested his 4.5ha field of oilseed rape hybrid LG Ambassador on the 22nd July, it yielded a very pleasing 4.07t/ha. A second crop of the conventional Aspire also performed well at 3.58t/ha.
First semi-dwarf variety to make Descriptive List could thrive in early planting slot
9th June 2020
The attributes of a new oilseed rape variety could make it the perfect fit for farmers who plan to switch to early drilling to improve autumn establishment.
DSV and Openfield offering 20% more OSR seed without charge
13th May 2020
Seed breeders DSV and Openfield are launching a joint initiative to provide oilseed rape growers with 20% more seed in 2020 without having to pay extra for it.
KWS to go halves on 2020 oilseed rape seed costs
1st May 2020
KWS are offering a 50:50 oilseed rape risk mitigation scheme in which growers will only pay half of their seed costs if the crop fails to establish in autumn 2020, the company has announced.
Joined up approach needed to protect future of oilseed rape in Britain
30th April 2020
OSR is a key ingredient for many products, from rapeseed oil and margarines to mayonnaise to salad dressings, making it a valuable crop for Britain.
MARCH 2020
Maximising value from spring oilseed rape
10th March 2020
With the area of UK-grown spring oilseed rape potentially as high as 60,000ha this year compared with around 10,000ha usually, what are the key management areas new growers should focus on?
