oilseed rape establishment

Keen to retain oilseed rape in the rotation, Shropshire farmer Rob Morgan has developed an agronomy plan to build resilience in his soil and crops following the identification of clubroot on his farm

Good establishment of oilseed rape is essential to growing a successful crop with a decent yield. Neil Groom, general manager for Grainseed gives his top tips for getting OSR off to a strong start. 

Dry soils inhibiting early drilling and restricting fast emergence have left OSR vulnerable to cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB).