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Survey reveals 30% OSR uplift for harvest 2026

Crop planting area set to recover from this year's 42-year low

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AHDB's Early Bird Survey forecasts 30% rise in oilseed rape area in 2026
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AHDB's Early Bird Survey forecasts 30% rise in oilseed rape area in 2026

Harvest 2026 could see a 30% rise in the oilseed rape area, according to the latest figures from AHDB. The levy body's Early Bird Survey (EBS) said there could also be a small increase in wheat (1%),...

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