Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

23 January 2026

Management of rape winter stem weevil on oilseed rape

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

13 July 2021

Biology and management of the mealy cabbage aphid

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

17 October 2023

Identification and life cycle of the brassica leaf miner on vegetables and oilseed rape

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

11 May 2026

Damage caused by the brassica pod midge on oilseed rape

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

26 July 2021

Cabbage root fly biology and management in brassica crops

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

Risk factors and management of leatherjackets in field crops

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

26 January 2026

Turnip sawfly biology and impact on vegetable brassicas and oilseed rape

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

3 August 2023

Monitoring and control of the silver Y moth on field crops

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

27 July 2021

Management of the beet cyst nematode on sugar beet and brassicas

Learn how to identify and control the beet cyst nematode.

23 January 2026

Growth guides for wheat, barley and oilseed rape

The main crop growth stages and components of yield, as well as the opportunities for management.

4 January 2023

Natural resource capture and conversion by cereal crops

How crops convert solar energy, carbon dioxide and water into edible and other forms of biomass/energy.

2 January 2025

Rotation, cultivation and drilling options for cereal disease management

Discover how to exploit these non-chemical control options.