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They were about in the spring and early summer but now hardly any about for the last 3 weeks have to really look hard to find a shot hole in turnips or even next doors rape . I have a feeling they must of hitched a ride up north with Brisel if so thanks mate i will buy you a pint oneday .

Any reports yet? Everybody seems to be expecting very large numbers of beetle; but are they appearing?

ive not grown w osr for years ,but due to this last years cropping /resowings etc amhaving to put in an extra couple of fields into a break so have sown one of them in osr last monday, having just walked it can find plenty thats chitted and sending a root out helped by the moisture from the...

First I know nothing about growing crops but I have been listening to farming today Yields are considerably down but prices should stay about the same as there is more corn grown in other countries . I understood there is very little profit in growing corn when all costs are taking into account...

Been out of the loop with OSR varieties for a couple of years and got some stubble available to drill. Quite fancy putting some OSR in again as this could be the earliest we’ve ever drilled by 3 weeks. Only problem is that fields are prone to Charlock and having a quick glance on RL’s for...

As the title asks, is there any skill in growing this awful waste of time trouble some crop?? Let me have your secrets!

Written by cpm Download PDF With just over 60% on the national oilseed rape crop making it to harvest, a multipronged strategy will give the crop its best chance and varietal choice is one just part of the puzzle. CPM talks to DeKalb about the characteristics of hybrids and how these may help...

Written by cpm Download PDF Oilseed rape is a crop that still has a lot to offer if the CSFB problem can be overcome, but many of the growers sticking with the crop this autumn will be hoping fortune favours the brave. CPM investigates the role of natural predators. There’s a big opportunity to...

Ok,who has grown it,winter linseed that is.whats it like,easy to grow etc,any or many downfalls.got a flier come in this months arable farming.woukd be a decent break crop. Nick...

183: Cabbage stem flea beetle management in oilseed rape Written by AHDB Our research has identified various key components for an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy to combat cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) and uses a traffic-light code to indicate the current reliability for control...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham Forecasted August rainfall could provide an opportunity for oilseed rape establishment, according to the latest advice from Limagrain. Charlotte Cunningham reports. One of the key drivers in the decision to drill OSR for rapid and consistent emergence in order...

Evening all We are looking at mixing buckwheat with osr this year . I no everybody has there opinions etc but seems a cheap(ish) option to try ! And we have to try something . I only have one hopper , how are people getting on mixing the two together ? Wondering how they flow out etc ! Only...

Written by Agriland Team A review of evidence and new trials work has revealed the factors most likely to influence cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) pressure in winter oilseed rape (OSR). The ADAS-led research identified 31 factors, including an estimate of the reliability of each individual...

Anyone on it yet? Too early but there is some moisture there now.