Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

21 August 2026

What does climate change mean for UK arable pests?

We consider how a warmer climate could impact crop aphids.

19 August 2026

Innovation sites

Innovation sites are farmer-led, on-farm projects that test ideas and solutions to real farming challenges.

14 August 2026

Historically low yields mean harvest 2026 continues to disappoint

Farmers continue to see disappointing yields as harvest progresses across the UK, our latest report reveals.

11 August 2026

Test farm-saved seed to avoid a false economy

Emma Willis explains how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with this home-saved cereal seed.

31 July 2026

2026 harvest earliest in at least 20 years, first report reveals

Our first harvest report highlights how another year of exceptionally hot and dry weather has resulted in the earliest harvest since our records began in 2006.

16 July 2026

OSR CSFB establishment tip: ensure sufficient soil moisture

Discover how soil moisture plays a critical role in CSFB management.

30 June 2026

Crop ratings slip after dry spring, but harvest hope remains

Our final crop development report of 2026 shows that a dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK.

22 June 2026

What does climate change mean for UK arable farms?

We explore how extreme weather impacts crops and the steps to mitigate climate risks.

18 June 2026

How to use oilseed rape sowing dates to reduce CSFB risks

Discover how sowing dates can have a big impact on cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) adult and larval pressures.

21 August 2026

OSR CSFB management tip: Sowing dates

Discover how sowing dates can have a big impact on cabbage stem flea beetle adult and larval pressures.

11 June 2026

Get early insight into crop variety performance with RL harvest results

Find out how to get RL harvest results and why you shouldn’t just look at your nearest trial site.

9 June 2026

GB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategies

Our latest Planting and Variety Survey, the first post-planting estimates of GB cropped areas for harvest 2026, reveals a marked change in the balance of crops planted across the UK in 2026.