Autumn OSR agronomy 'like managing two different crops' following widely varying drilling dates

After an early harvest, winter oilseed rape crops have notable variability in drilling dates this season, so we find out how best to manage them

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Autumn OSR agronomy 'like managing two different crops' following widely varying drilling dates

For the first time in several years, oilseed rape is looking like the most attractive crop in many farmers' rotations. Its value remains above £400 per tonne, plantings are up, and reports of adult cabbage...

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