Move on to reboot rapeseed cultivation in UK

Published 2024년 10월 29일

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The UK is launching a campaign, titled OSR Reboot, led by United Oilseeds, to revitalize the ailing oilseed rape (OSR) sector. The initiative aims to sustainably increase domestic OSR production and achieve near self-sufficiency, addressing challenges such as the lowest hectarage in 40 years, declining yields, and the offshoring of neonicotinoid usage. The campaign focuses on innovative breeding and technology, agronomic adjustments, and policy reform, supported by partnerships and collaborative research efforts. The ultimate goal is to establish a stable and sustainable crop size that satisfies domestic demand without oversaturating the market, reducing reliance on imports and enhancing food and feed security.

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A campaign is underway in the UK to reinvigorate the struggling oilseed rape (OSR) sector. September marked the inaugural gathering of industry experts in response to the OSR Reboot initiative launched by United Oilseeds. In attendance were 57 professionals from 41 organizations across farming, retailing, breeding, research, crushing, agronomy, beekeeping and conservation, along with trade groups such as the AIC. Led by United Oilseeds managing director, James Warner, the meeting aimed to lay the foundation for a sustainable revival of domestic OSR (also known as rapeseed) production. He said the presence of so many diverse experts at the meeting indicates the broad backing for this campaign: “It’s a testament to the shared commitment to making the UK’s rapeseed sector sustainable and competitive.” Feed and food security Warner outlined the challenges a rapeseed reboot faces in the UK: the lowest hectarage in 40 years, declining yields, the offshoring of neonicotinoid usage ...

Source: UKfeednavigator