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Harvest 20: Oilseed rape yields reflecting season's difficulties

The weather has not been kind to oilseed rape this season and the threat of flea beetle has left many growers questioning the future viability of the crop as yield information comes in.

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Harvest 20: Oilseed rape yields reflecting season's difficulties
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The impact that the harsh weather conditions and onslaught of flea beetle has had on oilseed rape yields is coming to light as harvest continues. Cambridgeshire farmer Russell McKenzie has harvested...

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