Oilseed rape: from Hybrid to Harvest

Oilseed rape is an integral part of the UK arable rotation, but it’s not without its risks and challenges. Corteva is committed to supporting farmers and agronomists where possible to grow oilseed rape successfully.

This online hub will support you through the season. Bookmark this page and visit regularly for updates.

Latest technical update:
Corteva’s portfolio of oilseed rape herbicides offer flexible, reliable control across a wide spectrum of weeds and timings. They can fit into the programme based on the season and target weeds. Take a look at our topic sheet 'Herbicide programme options for oilseed rape.'

29 November 2023: The recent shift to cooler and less rainy weather has led to a decrease in soil temperatures across the majority of the country. For users of the Corteva arable app’s Kerb Weather Data, you’ll notice that today’s map is primarily green. This signifies the start of an ideal time for applying products that contain propyzamide. If you need any further information or have any queries, feel free to reach out to our technical hotline at 0800 689 8899. Please remember to follow stewardship best practices when using these key herbicides. Take a look at our Propyzamide Knowledge Hub and key stewardship information.

Maximise your oilseed rape crop potential

Post-emergence herbicide for OSR

Belkar^® is a post-emergence autumn applied herbicide for use on winter oilseed rape. It is highly effective against key weeds such as cleavers, cranesbill, fumitory, poppies and shepherd’s purse.

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Download the Arable App and access KWD

Access Corteva's Kerb Weather Data decision support service, which indicates when conditions are optimum for Astrokerb® and Kerb® Flo applications. Downlaod by 15 December and be in with a chance to win a Belkar® branded messenger bag.

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Propyzamide back to basics - new hub launched

Everything you need to know about the active ingredient, its application, and information on stewardship condsiderations.

Oilseed rape OSR at Korvetto timing 1 March 2022

OSR herbicides in a programme

Corteva’s portfolio of oilseed rape herbicides offer flexible, reliable control across a wide spectrum of weeds and timings. They can fit into the programme based on the season and target weeds. Take a look at our topic sheet to find out more.

Which hybrid should you choose?

Use our WOSR variety guide to select the best OSR seed for your farm.

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The ever-present threat of sclerotinia

Sclerotinia losses can be as high as 60%, but better forecasting, well-timed spray programmes and, most recently, genetic advances in varieties all help prevent such circumstances becoming common.