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23 January 2026
Each spring, the autumn forecast is updated to take account of winter rainfall
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27 February 2019
Levels of erucic acid in double-low oilseed rape crops can become elevated due to contamination from volunteers (via seeds or cross-pollination)
28 February 2019
Discovering why some fields or field patches succumb to CSFB while other parts escape unscathed is the subject of several AHDB research projects
15 February 2019
AHDB has recently welcomed a new recruit, Chris Leslie, who will work with cereal growers across Scotland to improve their technical and business practices.
13 January 2026
The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) offers best practice guidance on the application of mineral fertilisers, manures and slurries to crops and grassland.
6 February 2019
Rainfall levels have been below average so far this winter and this has implications for nutrient management
13 January 2026
Find out how to account for nitrate losses with the EWR tool. Use this information to guide nutrient management planning
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10 December 2024
Sclerotinia in oilseed rape is caused by a fungal pathogen. Discover the main factors that influence disease risk and the management options.
9 December 2025
Access historic data from the AHDB Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) from this archive
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8 January 2026
Access the latest variety data and commentary from our RL trials.
21 December 2018
A ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde slug pellets is to be introduced across Great Britain from spring 2020.