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

As the nationwide rainfall continues to halt combining, growers are nervous about the lack of dry weather predicted in the forecast, however, hope still remains for crop quality

Although recent rainfall has forced intermittent harvesting, we heard from growers around the country who remain positive about grain quality and yield

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. 

Growers managing oilseed rape with glyphosate before harvest are reminded they can use the pod test to ensure it is applied at the optimum timing.

With oilseed rape continuing to prove a valuable break crop, we hear how variety choice can transform how growers approach their OSR management. Mollie Leach reports.

With weather conditions presenting challenges for oilseed rape, experts are providing advice for growers on bestpractice methods and tips to ensure effective establishment this autumn.

Only winter oilseed rape hybrids are grown at McGregor Farms in the Scottish Borders, where they grow 700 hectares of the crop.