27 May 2011

Peter Gray of WN Lindsay is keen to see how the hybrid rape variety Compass performs this year. He has been impressed with the trials performance and has recommended a number of his growers to grow this variety this year.

Added to the HGCA List North Region in 2010/2011, Compass is now one of the top varieties grown in Scotland. It has an impressive gross output of 108% and a high oil content of 46.3%. It also has an 8 rating for resistance to lodging, stem stiffness and a 7 for autumn vigour.

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