A range of information has just been published to help farmers and agronomists manage oilseed rape to minimise the risks of oilseed rape pesticides reaching water.
An ADAS report has highlighted the importance of oilseed rape as a vital crop to many farmers and the threats to its continuing availability. The information below summarises this and provides information and management guidance designed to help keep it that way. James Clarke, ADAS said "It is vital that all farmers and agronomists adopt best practice and stewardship to ensure they can continue to grow and retain the benefits of this valuable break crop.”
More information can be found here:
Press release - CPA/AIC - warning light for UK arable profits as rape herbicides come under scrutiny
Press release - VI launches new national advice to keep pesticides out of water
H2OK booklet - Keep it clean - water protection advice for farmers and advisers 2009/10
VI Best practice Guide - Grass buffer strips for water protection
HGCA Information Sheet - oilseed rape herbicides and protecting water
ADAS report for CPA AIC on future of oilseed rape