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Updated 4 October 2026

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Crops

Later-drilled oilseed rape out-yielded early sowing in NPZ UK trials

Trials by the breeder NPZ UK and a Lincolnshire grower's experience suggest that winter oilseed rape drilled later in September can survive winter and yield well, provided the variety has strong vigour.

Farmers Weekly5 October 20262 min read