Arable
Sclerotinia infection risk alerts return for 2019
With oilseed rape (OSR) about to enter the critical flowering period, AHDB has restarted its sclerotinia infection risk alerts service...
Oilseed rape
Arable
Thinking of oilseed rape herbicides? Then it's time to 'think water' too
Better management of herbicides could protect their use in the future, a voluntary best practice campaign has said. It comes as...
Beef
Rape straw and livestock bedding...is there a solution?
Farmers across the country are being warned not to buy potentially useless bales of rape straw treated with an active...
Arable
Farmers urged to manage oilseed rape erucic acid levels ahead of lowered limit
A unique collaboration between UK stakeholders has resulted in the production of erucic acid management guidelines for growers of oilseed...
Arable
Trials find Sulphur response lower than expected
Sulphur (S) experiments conducted on winter oilseed rape have revealed that current recommendations do not the significant uplift anticipated by...
Arable
Oilseed rape area increases for the first time in 7 years
The area of oilseed rape planted in England and Scotland has increased for the first time in seven years – up...
Arable
Summer heatwave helps oilseed rape harvest catch up on slow start
Oilseed rape crops may have been delayed by the cold winter and spring, but a short flowering period and recent...
Arable
Skyscrapers of wheat and oilseed rape made of steel…what’s new in crop varieties
New varieties are a highlight of the ‘Cereals’ event for many. Breeders showcase the best they have to offer, as...
Arable
Why breed bee-friendly oilseed rape varieties?
Research has been carried out in the UK to identify varieties of oilseed rape (OSR) that are more attractive to...
