Scientists are harnessing genetic modification to transform oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) into a crop resilient against the mounting pressures of climate change.

Oilseed rape growers are urged to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil, following reports of the pest appearing in crops in eastern counties. Despite having potential to be more damaging ...

Eight new winter oilseed rape varieties join the 2025-26 AHDB Recommended List (RL), with most receiving regional recommendations, reflecting the greater variation in performance in the crop.

Newly recommended oilseed rape varieties have been added to the East/West (E/W) and Northern Recommended Lists. LG Adapt has a gross output of 108% and includes traits such as pod shatter resistance.

There is some positivity in wheat and barley markets this week. Rapeseed has moved up and down in recent weeks.

Science Photo Library The experiments assessed oilseed rape grown with and without neonicotinoids A growing number of studies have found evidence of a link between neonicotinoids and problems for ...

New data reveals that the UK is facing its third-lowest arable harvest since 1984, following government warnings about declining food security. The government has confirmed that the total production ...