After the challenge of harvest 2020, we go into 2021 hoping for an improved year not only in agriculture but that Covid-19 will slowly dissipate with the distribution of a vaccine. From a purely agricultural point of view, there is already more optimism that the majority of crops planned to be drilled in autumn 2021 have been.
Performer Spring Oilseed Rape
Spring OSR has often been viewed as a crop that is only used in the rotation to rescue failed winter rape. However with an improvement in end-use values, it is attracting more interest as an economically attractive break crop. Hybrid packed in 2.1million live seed packs = 3ha packs @ 70 seeds/m2.
Performer is equal top on the AHDB Descriptive List from BASF, however what sets it apart is its high oil content and will be for the growers looking for the bonus. A complementary spring oilseed rape with a slightly slower development and later maturity, it gives growers an opportunity to spread the harvest workload without compromising on gross output. Stands well with good disease resistance.
For prices, treatment options and availability please call the seed office on 01939 210777.