Oilseed rape grower, Robert Fleming of Berwick, Scottish Borders chats with LG about why oilseed rape is a vital part of the farm's rotation and the benefits his variety of choice, LG Aurelia offers in terms of vigour, pod shatter and overall performance on farm.
Farmer Robert Fleming also discusses why he chooses hybrid oilseed rape over conventional oilseed rape varieties.
Robert walks us through how he established his Aurelia winter oilseed rape crop, his cultivations and the challenges surrounding establishment in wet weather conditions.
The farmer shares his experience of Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle and the importance he places on pod shatter. Robert talks to LG about his crop nutrition and what he has learned from YEN (Yield Enhancement Network) and plans for the future.
This video is part of the LG Oilseed Rape Establishment Success Stories series.
Visit www.lgseeds.co.uk/aurelia for more info.