Content related to the topic: oilseed-rape

13 November 2024

International effort needed to tackle insecticide resistance

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 the best varieties get tested in RL trials

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

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.