Oilseed rape growers are being advised to choose varieties with strong all-round profiles as the planted area is predicted to rise significantly this year.  
 
Sustained, buoyant prices caused by the war in Ukraine could drive farmers in the UK and Ireland to plant up to an additional 100,000 hectares this summer, according to industry predictions.
 
Achieving maximum yields will be many growers’ main objective, but representing Corteva’s Pioneer seed brand Andy Stainthorpe says gross output is just one key consideration when selecting which hybrid to sow. 

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