The World according to Mike Mann ………. ..What a difference a year (or two) makes!
Looking back on the OSR report in this magazine in 2010, the prognosis was not too good – world demand for vegetable oils was falling, because of the global recession ...... Read More
If growing spring oilseed rape, make sure it is Makro
From breeders DSV, the hybrid spring oilseed rape Makro was added to the HGCA list this year and is by far the highest yielding spring rape variety on the list, with an impressive gross output of 109% Read More
European Vacancy at DSV
To support our international product management team we are looking for an Oilseed Rape Product Manager This position involves supporting trial activities in Europe, giving agricultural variety advice to customers, as well as the development of commercialization and marketing strategies based on market observations and analyses. Read More
Excellent yields from Compass
Yorkshire farmer Guy Shelby reports that his hybrid rape variety Compass has out performed Excalibur “by quite a bit” , yielding 5.2 t/ha this year. Read More
Direct drilling Dimension pays off
Norfolk farmer Paul Hartley of Frank Hartley and Sons experimented with a new direct drilling system for his winter oilseed rape last autumn Read More
Record to set new records?
James Wallace of Dalton Seeds is advising his growers to take a close look at the new oilseed rape hybrid, Record from DSV. Read More
Harvest Highlights
Enterprising arable manager Martin Smart values the HGCA variety trials but prefers to reinforce their conclusions by undertaking extensive on-farm trials on his farms Read More
‘Hot’-Leaved OSR not to pigeons’ taste
A recently recommended hybrid winter oilseed rape is said to be less attractive to pigeons than some other varieties. Read more
Improve desiccation efficiency in oilseed rape
Early maturing rape varieties give a distinct advantage to farmers, allowing them to finish their rape harvest before the wheat harvest starts and giving more time for stale seedbeds for weed control and optimising drilling dates of following crops, says Mike Mann of breeders DSV. Read more
Compass points North
Added to the HGCA List North Region in 2010/2011, Compass is now one of the top varieties grown in Scotland. Read More
Swan feeding adds to the challenges of growing oilseed rape
This is the first time that John Lockhart of C W and J Cargill Ltd, based at Nova Scotia Farm, West Caister, has ever grown oilseed rape after losing his Bird’s Eye Pea contract last year. Read More
Eyespot and Winter Wheat
DSV have produced a variety called Chilton with a score of 8.5 for eyespot, but what is eyespot and how important is this resistance? Read More
Pigeons 'shun' OSR with bitter-tasting leaves
A winter oilseed rape variety from one breeder is proving a hit with some growers because pigeons seem to be shunning it and moving on to other "tastier" varieties. Read More
Compass joins the Recommended List 2011 /2012
Breeders DSV are delighted with the addition of Compass to both of the UK winter oilseed rape recommended lists (East and West and North). Read More
New Oilseed Rape Opportunities
The area of winter oilseed rape planted in the UK is expected to rise this year, as the price remains good throughout Europe on the back of increased demand for biodiesel and lower than usual stocks says David Whyte of United Oilseeds Marketing.... Read more
Flash grower gains 5t/ha from his crop
Ed is currently growing 20 ha of Flash having increased his acreage after gaining a staggering yield of over 5t /ha from his Flash crop last harvest. Ed said ‘ even with such a high yield no signs of lodging could be seen in the field’. He went on to say that ‘ Flash’s high score for lodging was one of the main reasons for choosing the variety’. Find out more
How to breed a winning hybrid oilseed rape
Typically, hybrids grow 10-15 % taller than conventional inbred varieties. Breeders are trying
to combine materials that reduce that height, and increase standing power – and the genetics are
getting better.
Hybrids, such as Hammer, Dimension, Compass and Flash offer growers high yields and best oil
contents.
more...
World Outlook from DSV
It remains difficult to see where values will be by the time harvest comes around next year. The world recession has reduced demand for edible oils and crude oil, however we are finally seeing the ‘green shoots’ of recovery beginning to emerge. more...
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Why grow spring oilseed rape?
For many farmers, spring oilseed rape is generally grown by default after the failure of an autumn sown crop, however more and more farmers are beginning to choose spring rape as part of a well considered crop rotation. Read more
Ability Spring Oilseed Rape
Ability is the most widely grown spring oilseed rape variety in the United Kingdom. It has been grown successfully in the UK since 2006 and has had consistently high yields year after year Read More.
DSV Winter Wheat Breeding Programme
The winter wheat breeding programme of DSV is designed to produce varieties that span the end-market use. With a number of scientific tools at our disposal, we are able to select lines which provide a high bread-making quality with a good disease resistance package without sacrificing yield. Read More
Your local consultant
Michael Mann
Director Marketing
and Sales
Phone +44(0)1366 388223
Fax +44(0)1366 388227
info@dsv-uk.co.uk
