Oilseed Rape

3 September 2024

The way varieties of cereals and oilseeds get recommended has changed.

28 August 2024

Get the latest picture from the variety trials for cereals and oilseeds.

3 April 2025

We update the Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) in partnership with many organisations. The partnership includes a Steering Group supported by three Technical Working Groups (TWGs). The partnership coordinates the research and knowledge exchange it funds to generate independent, scientifically robust and practical data on crop nutrient management for the UK.

23 August 2024

The latest oilseed rape resistance data could help farmers manage this soilborne disease.

8 November 2024

We are monitoring cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) at several winter oilseed rape sites this autumn.

8 November 2024

Some tips about sowing dates and companion crops to help protect your winter oilseed rape from CSFB.

8 November 2024

Some tips about trap crops to help protect your winter oilseed rape from CSFB.

12 July 2024

Help us answer the most pressing questions facing growers of cereals and oilseeds.

5 July 2024

Our latest Planting and Variety survey, conducted from 15 April to 14 June 2024, shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape (OSR) planted in Great Britain (GB) this year – down by 5% in 2024 to the lowest level for over two decades.

11 October 2024

Discover how the Farmer Marketplace works and learn about recently pitched projects.

2 July 2024

Tell us which viewing options you prefer to help us develop a new digital tool for the RL

6 January 2026

Help us provide robust answers to the most pressing questions facing growers of cereals and oilseeds.

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