Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

22 October 2024

An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Strategic Cereal Farm North is investigating whether a living leguminous mulch can boost the productivity of the farm’s cash crops. Henny Lowth explains how the trial has been set up and provides initial results.

8 November 2024

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn.

3 September 2024

RL review leads to tighter variety recommendations

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

28 August 2024

High disease levels and variable winter crops yields captured in RL harvest results

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

3 April 2025

Crop Nutrient Management Partnership

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

Verticillium stem stripe: Reinforced resistance results released

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

8 November 2024

OSR monitoring network strengthened to help predict CSFB migration

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

8 November 2024

Pre-sowing tips to tackle cabbage stem flea beetle in oilseed rape

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

8 November 2024

How to trap a cabbage stem flea beetle

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

12 July 2024

AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds levy payers seed research investment

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

5 July 2024

Survey reveals lowest cereals and oilseed rape area in more than 20 years

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

Connecting arable farmers with on-farm research opportunities (Farmer Marketplace)

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