Oilseed rape has no future on my farm, but what to replace it with?

摘要

Arecent poll on Twitter with the rather sombre hashtag #RIPOSR found that 46% of respondents will not grow oilseed rape again. I am one of them.Well, I can't say we haven't tried. We even took a six-year sabbatical from growing it, only to have another crack last year. This extended break showed signs of promise. The conditions had been perfect, with rain prior to planting and immediately after. Our decision was vindicated by an excellent harvest. It was good to be back.