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The UK is facing a decrease in oilseed rape plantings this autumn, leading to a greater reliance on imports of rapeseed oil, potentially from countries using banned chemicals in crop production. Estimates suggest a decrease in production to between 200,000ha-250,000ha, down from 280,000ha in the previous harvest. This could result in a lower yield of rapeseed oil, with only around 750,000t expected to be grown in Britain. NFU deputy president David Exwood raised concerns about the implications of this decrease, warning of the potential negative impact on domestic production and the environment. He called for government support to help UK farmers maintain oilseed rape production. The decrease in plantings is attributed to various factors, such as farmers prioritizing the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme and challenges posed by the neonics ban on cabbage stem flea beetle. Both Exwood and industry experts are advocating for more government assistance to address the complex issues affecting oilseed rape production in the UK.
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Maria Sanchez completed her Bachelor’s degree in Plant Sciences from the University of California, Davis, in the USA. Her studies focused on plant genetics and biotechnology, with an emphasis on developing disease-resistant crop varieties. Maria has contributed to several research projects aimed at improving crop resilience to climate change and is now pursuing her Master’s degree in Plant Breeding.
