OSR additions show strength in depth

摘要

While there are now more varieties in the top yield bracket to choose from across both lists, it could take a couple of seasons before the true yield rankings emerge, points out NIAB TAG's oilseeds specialist Simon Kightley. Added to that, lodging andstem stiffness remains a controversial area, he believes, as the number of seasons where little or no lodging occurred has influenced the ratings. "The best advice is to be wary of any variety with a 7," he summarises. "The 2012 growing season showed usthat varieties at that level can be susceptible to lodg-ing.