CSFB

At a press event held at Newbury Racecourse on November 6, United Oilseeds examined the performance of the 2025 crops and projected for next year

New £750,000 research project aims to evaluate field performance of novel CSFB control, improve guidance and fine-tune understanding

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

The ongoing threat of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) is a key barrier to oilseed rape success and we find out about a new characteristic purposely bred to help tackle this challenge

Standout autumn and spring biomass scores are among the criteria for selection of oilseed rape varieties in trials and on-farm at the Revesby Estate

List of 10 CSFB management strategies released to secure OSR on farm

Oilseed rape stakeholders launch list to boost take-up of break crop

Making changes and adapting how oilseed rape is established means the crop remains a valuable part of the rotation for one grower, despite the challenges of drought and cabbage stem flea beetle

Several crop pests, including aphids, cabbage stem flea beetle and a less common pest, the lucerne flea, are making the most of the warm weather

With many growers still waiting for dry weather, concerns about the resulting quality of the crops are increasing