Latest AHDB Recommended List sees yield leap across new oilseed rape varieties

Despite the challenges that growers faced in 2024 also being seen in AHDB variety trials, the 2025 Oilseeds Recommended List showcases large yield increases in several categories

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New varieties Magelan and LG Adapt
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New varieties Magelan and LG Adapt

Oilseed rape varieties under test showed significant differences in regional performance, leading to just one new non-specialist variety being recommended for all regions of the UK this year. With high...

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