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A smaller planted area and flea beetle damaged crops have left the UK with a viable oilseed rape (OSR) area of between 305,000ha and 320,000ha for 2024,
Forecasts are looking more positive for farmers to get into their winter wheat across the country, with those in the North still to finish oilseed rape.
Oilseed rape yields are very variable this season, and although some good yields are being seen the general trend is downwards. Hampshire grower Julian
The estimated oilseed rape area for autumn drilling in the UK is 413,000ha for 2022, up from 386,000ha for the previous year. The UK is expected to remain
Grain stores are struggling to keep up as crops ripen early and are being harvested rapidly. Oilseed rape growers are pleased with oil content and yields,
Tight global vegetable oil supply will keep oilseed rape prices supported, but volatility is a strong feature of the market. This was illustrated midweek
The oilseed rape area is forecast to rise nearly 30% next season as buoyant rapeseed prices are likely to offset concerns about crop establishment due to