15 August 2024

The oilseed rape planning window is upon us – here’s how to prepare for it

The ideal time to plant oilseed rape is in the next couple of weeks. Given this, Shay Phelan and Ciaran Collins, Tillage Specialists in Teagasc, join the Tillage Edge this week to chat about the variety choice and best practice for good establishment.

Oilseed rape comes with a lot of in-built genetic technology, which Shay says will help to achieve high yields. However, he cautions that growers should carefully choose the correct variety for their area with disease resistance and pod shatter resistance being very important.

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