Best ways to beat a repeat of last year's OSR losses

摘要

Louise Impey looks at the plethora of advice on how to grow oilseed rape this autumn and avoid costly crop losses due to cabbage stem flea beetle.Fanners reluctant to grow oilseed rape again after a terrible year for establishment are being offered plenty of advice and incentives to stick with the crop ahead of the new growing season.From contrasting drilling date and seed rate recommendations, to guidance on varieties and the use of novel agronomic techniques, fear of crop loss is also being addressed by hybrid seed replacement and risk share schemes.