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A smaller planted area and flea beetle damaged crops have left the UK with a viable oilseed rape (OSR) area of between 305,000ha and 320,000ha for 2024,
Forecasts are looking more positive for farmers to get into their winter wheat across the country, with those in the North still to finish oilseed rape.
Oilseed rape yields are very variable this season, and although some good yields are being seen the general trend is downwards. Hampshire grower Julian