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Why proactive oilseed rape canopy management is needed this spring

With excellent establishment, few reports of cabbage stem flea beetle damage and a mild autumn, many oilseed rape crops are much more advanced than usual

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Why proactive oilseed rape canopy management is needed this spring

Thick and lush oilseed rape crops can often be deceptive, which is why farmers should take steps to ensure the canopy has the right architecture and is free of disease to make the most of their potential,...

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