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The benefits of drilling oilseed rape later

Trials show that delaying OSR drilling into late September can bring establishment and yield benefits

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The benefits of drilling oilseed rape later

Arable growers should not rule out sowing oilseed rape (OSR) into September, with trials showing later drilling can deliver strong establishment and yield benefits if the right variety and preparations...

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