Oilseed Rape

26 February 2025

EU biofuel supply rules change on 1 July 2021, RED Tractor explains what you need to do to ensure grain stays compliant.

29 June 2021

It is essential to consider the drilling window and how this affects pest pressure – of both CSFB adults and larvae.

29 June 2021

Find out how to identify and control weevils to prevent direct and indirect yield losses.

12 July 2021

Learn about the damage caused and how to minimise it, as well as weevil identification and risk factors.

7 February 2023

Understand the weevil’s life cycle, the effects of larval feeding and differences to the cabbage stem flea beetle.

13 July 2021

Learn about crop symptoms and control of (mealy) cabbage aphid on oilseed rape and vegetable brassicas.

17 October 2023

Find out about the life cycle and management of the brassica leaf miner on vegetable brassicas and oilseed rape.

26 July 2021

Understand the life cycle and risk factors for the brassica pod midge and how to manage this pest.

26 July 2021

The cabbage root fly is present throughout the UK and can damage cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprout, kale, Chinese cabbage, swede, turnip and radish.

26 July 2021

Leatherjackets (larvae of crane flies) damage the roots of a wide range of crops.

26 September 2024

An introduction to turnip sawfly on brassicas (including how to reduce the damage it causes).

3 August 2023

The silver Y moth can affect diverse crops, including oilseeds, carrots, peas, field beans, sugar beet, lettuce and vegetable brassicas.

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