Why growers are being advised to reconsider conventional OSR varieties

As hybrid OSR varieties still popular among growers, seed breeder Elsoms seeds advises growers to consider new conventional varieties that can offer high yields while displaying similar levels of vigour

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Why growers are being advised to reconsider conventional OSR varieties

Growers and agronomists are being advised to reconsider new conventional oilseed rape varieties in variety selection planning based on their targeted special traits, agronomic merit (AM) scores and shorter...

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