News

The Trans-Fat Background

The growing demand for High Oleic, Low Linolenic (HO,LL) rapeseed stems from major health concerns over the levels of both saturated and so-called trans fats in the human diet across the developed world. (Read more)

Speciality Oilseed Rape Takes Off - Farmers Guardian Arable Focus May 16 – HO,LL

Two seasons of successful commercial growing in the UK and burgeoning demand from food companies across Europe mean speciality High Oleic, Low Linolenic (HO,LL) winter oilseed rape production is poised to expand in a major way over the coming few years. (Read more )

HO,LL Harvest Impresses

High Oleic, Low Linolenic (HO,LL) winter oilseed rape is performing particularly well for growers across the country this season, delivering good yields of oil well within specification for very attractive returns. (Read more)

Continuing to Perform

HO,LL growing has become a permanent part of John Lucas’ rotation at Welbourn Farm between Lincoln and Grantham. Now into his third full commercial season with the crop, John finds Splendor continues to yield on a par with the Castille he grows as the main variety in his 240 ha combinable crop rotation. (Read more)

Excellent Initial Experience

Grown for the first time last season, HO,LL has certainly impressed Oliver Stennett of Culford Lodge Farms, Ingham near Bury St Edmunds. The 30 ha of Splendor he grew to’ test the water’ in 2006/7 delivered fully 3.7 t/ha on the light land he manages for his father, David against an average of 4.1 t/ha for his conventional double lows. (Read more)

Oilseeds Expertise - Farm Business Agronomist  - Apr 2008

Profiting From Food Oils
We look at speciality food oil opportunities in the second in our oilseed rape improvement series. (Read more)

A Valuable Extra Earner

At 3.5 t/ha (1.4 t/acre), the 20 ha of Splendor harvested by Roger Moore and his son Stephen at Manor Farm, Stapleford on Salisbury Plain last year delivered an excellent additional return for little or no extra effort. (Read more)

Oilseed Markets & Marketing

Specialist Contracts - HOLL
With the public and food manufacturers demanding healthier oils, the market for specialist Vistive™ oil contracts is increasing. (Read more)

They Command a Premium and There's Growing Demand for the End Product

No wonder the Vistive™ range of High Oleic, Low Linolenic (HOLL) winter oilseed rape varieties is suiting today's professional grower. (Read more)