How to increase oilseed rape yield

How to increase oilseed rape yield

The key components of yield in oilseed rape are number of plants per unit area, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod and the individual seed weight. High yields come from good crop management including a balanced plant nutrition programme.

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Whether you are looking to increase the quality and yield of a your oilseed rape or just need more general advice agronomy and crop nutrition information. See the latest advice from the Yara agronomists.

How to optimise oilseed rape green area index
How to optimise green area index in oilseed rape
The construction of the oilseed rape canopy and development of green area index is greatly influenced by nutrition, starting with ensuring the availability of the key nutrients through fertiliser application at drilling through to the spring and beyond with applications of the key nutrients in line with crop demand.
How to extend oilseed rape canopy duration
How to extend oilseed rape canopy duration
The oilseed rape canopy should be kept green for as long as possible to ensure maximum seed fill.

Check if your canola has a nutrient deficiency

Identify and diagnose if your canola is suffering from nutrient deficiencies and learn more about the symptoms and causes and how to control or correct the deficiency

Find Yara advice on all oilseed rape crop nutrition issues

Are you looking to increase the quality and yield of a your oilseed rape or just need more general advice agronomy and crop nutrition information.

canola
Canola Nutrient Summary
Thirteen mineral elements are essential to canola nutrition as with most higher plants.
How to influence oilseed rape quality
How to influence oilseed rape quality
Achieving the required quality targets for oilseed rape can greatly affect the value of the harvested crop, depending on the intended market.
How to optimise oilseed rape green area index
How to optimise green area index in oilseed rape
The construction of the oilseed rape canopy and development of green area index is greatly influenced by nutrition, starting with ensuring the availability of the key nutrients through fertiliser application at drilling through to the spring and beyond with applications of the key nutrients in line with crop demand.
How to maintain oilseed rape health
How to maintain oilseed rape health
A healthy crop is the key to high yields and high quality of the end product.
How to extend oilseed rape canopy duration
How to extend oilseed rape canopy duration
The oilseed rape canopy should be kept green for as long as possible to ensure maximum seed fill.
How crop nutrition affects oilseed rape
How crop nutrition affects oilseed rape
Browse the complete list of all the oilseed rape articles pages to see how crop nutrition affects oilseed yield, quality, health or effect on the environment and see the roles of different nutrients