Memories of last autumn force a rethink on drilling

摘要

This year looks to be heading for another difficult late harvest, which may force a rethink on oilseed rape establishment this coming autumn with seed rates, variety choice and drilling date in the mix. Growers in northern England as far south as Lincolnshire and the north Midlands may also benefit from considering varieties on the HGCA's northern list. As Openfield arable technical manager David Leaper explains, many growers struggled to achieve a good tilth last autumn and drill tines were just cutting a slot. Slugs then worked their way down the rows.