Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

23 January 2026

Developing a soil health testing plan at AHDB Strategic Farm West

Like many farmers around the UK, one of Rob Fox’s main challenges is to continue improving soil.

2 February 2023

How to measure cereal plant populations, nitrogen uptake and dry matter

Poor establishment or low plant counts can reduce yield. Knowing your plant populations means the crop can be effectively managed through the growing season to maximise yield.

21 May 2026

CPD points from AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds

Information on how to claim BASIS and NRoSO CPD points associated with publications issued by AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds.

22 November 2018

North and South success for AHDB-supported YEN entrants

Six AHDB-supported farmers growing crops in the north and south of the UK were awarded for their efforts to increase yield today at the annual Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) conference (22 November 2018).

23 January 2026

Light leaf spot risk relatively low, says autumn forecast

The autumn light leaf spot forecast shows that the disease risk to winter oilseed rape is relatively low.

19 October 2018

US-China trade dispute causes ripples in global and UK markets

The strained trade relationship between the US and China is having a fundamental impact on world grain markets, delegates at AHDB’s Grain Market Outlook Conference were told this week.

12 October 2018

Very early phoma onset forecast

Watch out for phoma leaf spot in winter oilseed rape, as current risk could be higher than you think.

3 October 2018

Book now for the Grain Market Outlook Conference

As we move forward through the season, challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the cereals and oilseeds markets.

26 January 2026

Where are cereals grown and processed in the UK?

These industry maps cover barley, wheat, oats and oilseed rape.

22 January 2025

Standards for grain testing (analysts training)

Designed for analysts who test wheat, barley and oilseed rape, these modules and publication can be used to improve the standard of testing across the UK.

15 May 2026

Fungicide performance in cereals and oilseed rape

High-quality, independent information on the efficacy of fungicides against key diseases in wheat, barley and oilseed rape.

27 April 2026

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).