There are three new varieties on the recommended list and two of those claim to be tolerant to BYDV.
Oilseed rape is a good break crop option as it establishes quickly and can help to control problem weeds, writes Siobhán Walsh.
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Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the developments in red clover breeding and management.
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In recent years the publication of the recommended lists has been delayed and this is impacting on farmers ability to choose varieties with all the information to hand.
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The 2024 recommended list for oilseed rape was published by the Department of Agriculture recently.
It is easier to keep disease out of crops than to control it. It is also important to avoid stress on plants.