Oilseed Rape

21 November 2024

Our Early Bird Survey predicts an increase in the UK wheat area for harvest 2025 of 5.4%, still below the 2019-2023 average.

22 July 2025

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

13 November 2024

A long-term project that monitors insecticide resistance in key pest species reveals how problems can potentially arrive in the UK from overseas. Jason Pole outlines the latest findings and how you can manage resistance threats.

31 October 2024

Only a fraction of new cereals and oilseeds varieties get sown in AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) trials. Paul Gosling explains how a data-driven process helps sort the wheat from the chaff.

22 October 2024

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

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

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.

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