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SAFETY+ Oilseed Rape Hybrids
Global warming, drought and extreme heat make sowing conditions increasingly difficult and uncertain for OSR farmers. This has two main consequences:
- Later sowing in September results in difficult emergence.
- Difficult growth during the early stages, leading to OSR that is more susceptible to insects in autumn, especially the flea beetle.
As Europe is limiting, and even stopping, the use of certain active insecticides, hybrids are becoming the number one tool to mitigate impacts on yields. Indeed, the SAFETY+ portfolio proposes varieties with combined characteristics that offer the best possible mitigation.
MAS Seeds has developed the SAFETY+ oilseed rape portfolio to give growers peace of mind from seeding through harvesting. SAFETY+ seed varieties were selected for their resilience and strong establishment. These varieties are quick to fill out and out-compete weeds. They also have the ability to withstand pests. SAFETY+ genetic innovations give :
- better early vigour until the four-leaf stage;
- strong development before winter;
- higher tolerance to insects in autumn.
Breeding criteria
As part of the SAFETY+ breeding programme, winter oilseed rape breeders focus on three key criteria to boost crop resilience. This genetic approach reduces the impact of autumn insects on yields and minimises the use of insecticides, with the aim of promoting sustainable and productive agriculture.
Better early vigour until the four-leaf stage
+5% of plants reach the four-leaf stage*
Quick development to pass the insect-sensitive stage as quickly as possible (before the four-leaf stage).
Strong development before winter
+10 to 20% of biomass volume before winter*
High biomass production before winter to avoid loss of plants, even those infected by the flea beetle
Higher tolerance to insects in autumn
Less infected plants leads to fewer plants lost per hectare
SAFETY+ hybrids have the best tolerance to autumn insects on the market.
*Source: R&D MAS Seeds 2018 – 2021
Growing oilseed rape
Read our crop advice about how to optimise nitrogen fertilisation. The guide about nutrient management covers essential aspects of fertilisation, focusing on critical nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and sulphur.
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