With an increasing area of oilseed rape planted in the UK in response to high prices, this guide describes the best crop management for oilseed rape to maximise profit margins through the best possible yields for the growing environment.

This guide updates the popular ‘Oilseed rape – a grower’s guide’ published in 2005, incorporating the latest findings from HGCA-funded research. It covers:

• Markets
• Variety selection
• Determination of yield
• Rotation planning
• Nutrient management planning, including canopy management
• Key diseases, pests and weeds
• Oilseed rape management season by season
• Harvest and storage