Farmers Weekly in association with Dekalb and BASF provide practical help for growers on how to increase average rapeseed yields to 5t/ha in this series of articles.

We look at why yields are falling below 5-6t/ha, which were common in 2011 and how this performance can be improved.

High 5 target for rapeseed yields

Advice on managing crops throughout the autumn and winter, focusing on weeds, disease, pests and nutrition

Tips on managing 5t/ha OSR crops in the autumn

Information and expert advice on canopy management

Canopy care crucial in hitting the 5t/ha oilseed rape target

Advice and case study onlate management from full canopy to harvest to help secure yield and oil content.

Late diseases and pests threaten OSR yields

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Free online training for oilseed rape growers with Farmers Academy