Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

21 October 2025

New collaborative research to level-up CSFB control

A major new project will take cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) management in winter oilseed rape (OSR) to the next level, thanks to a collaborative AHDB research project.

29 September 2025

Start monitoring oilseed rape for phoma leaf spot symptoms

Our phoma leaf spot forecast suggests that many oilseed rape (OSR) crops could reach the spray threshold for the disease in the next few weeks.

27 August 2025

OSR monitoring part of new CSFB project

Cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) migration monitoring will take place at a network of sites across England this autumn.

23 January 2026

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has identified more populations of Italian rye-grass in the UK that may be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate.

26 August 2025

AHDB fungicide performance data secured for the next three years

We have awarded a £821,755 contract to researchers to deliver independent fungicide efficacy data for key diseases of wheat, barley and oilseed rape.

24 September 2025

First harvest report of 2025 off to earliest start in 19 years

Long dry spells in the spring and recent hot temperatures mean that harvest is off to the fastest start since at least 2006.

23 January 2026

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Glyphosate resistance in the UK and what it means for management.

18 December 2025

Why the RL fungicide programme is commercially relevant

An explanation of why the Recommended Lists (RL) fungicide programme is commercially relevant.

2 November 2026

Fungicide performance dose-response curves for winter oilseed rape

The latest disease and yield dose-response curves for winter oilseed rape.

21 May 2026

Recommended Lists (RL) variety open days

Find out about major summer events that feature varieties on the AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) 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.

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.