Andersons has suggested it might be time for farmers to reconsider OSR Winter oilseed rape margins were set to rival second wheats again in 2023, even with ‘modest’ yields, according to farm business...
Andersons has suggested it might be time for farmers to reconsider OSR Winter oilseed rape margins were set to rival second wheats again in 2023, even with ‘modest’ yields, according to farm business...
Improved autumn conditions, lower pest pressure and advances in agronomy and breeding are helping rebuild confidence in oilseed rape, with growers cautiously returning to the crop after challenging seasons.
Catchy weather had steadied spring drilling but the recent gap has enabled growers to push forward in the field
This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Helen Plant, senior analyst (cereals and oilseeds) at AHDB, is encouraging UK cereal and oilseed rape growers to take part in the AHDB Planting and Variety Survey to help provide accurate early insights into the 2026 harvest and support industry planning