Sheep may reduce growth regulator use in rapeseed

摘要

While defoliating oilseed rape crops may offer benefits for the control of cabbage stemV V flea beetle, it could also help growers cut their growth regulator and fungicide inputs.Oilseed rape is an expensive crop to grow, which is why growers are looking at ways to cut costs, especially with the heightened risk of cabbage stem flea beetle.One potential saving is the use of sheep, instead of growth regulators, to manage crop biomass, and promote an optimum crop structure.