These ongoing projects relate to the work that HGCA has commissioned in relation to oilseed nutrition. Click on the titles for more information, including the latest annual reports for 2007 (published February 2008), where applicable.
RD-2006-3277 Late nitrogen applications to improve yield of oilseed rape
This project aims to investigate how N timing and amount affects oilseed rape yields.
RD-2008-3507 Assessing the benefits of using late foliar nitrogen on oilseed rape
The project aims to develop independent guidelines that describe how to make the best use of late foliar nitrogen applications on oilseed rape.
Please click here to see publications that have arisen out of finished projects.
See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
Visit www.hgca.com/events for further details
7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.