Oilseed rape: from Hybrid to Harvest

 

Oilseed rape is an integral part of the UK arable rotation, but it’s not without its risks and challenges. Corteva is committed to supporting farmers and agronomists to grow oilseed rape successfully.

This online hub will support you through the season. Bookmark this page and visit regularly for updates.

 

MAY 2026 UPDATE - Our Pioneer® hybrid winter oilseed rape guide is available now:

The latest Pioneer® Hybrid WOSR Guide brings together our full 2026 range, designed to deliver strong yield, oil content and disease protection.

It features PT303 Protector® Sclerotinia, the first UK hybrid with a claim for Sclerotinia tolerance, alongside Verticillium Stem Stripe partial resistance, TuYV resistance, and strong light leaf spot and stem canker scores.

The guide also includes PT312, combining Protector Sclerotinia tolerance, pod shatter tolerance and very high oil content; PT315, offering pod shatter resistance, high vigour and high oil; and NEW for 2026, PT322, delivering top level oil content with strong stem canker resistance alongside Protector Sclerotinia tolerance.

The 2026 Pioneer winter oilseed rape portfolio delivers a clear choice of reliable, high‑performing hybrids to suit diverse UK growing conditions. With proven genetics, it offers confidence for the season ahead. 

Download our 2026 WOSR guide here.

For further information about Pioneer oilseed rape hybrids, visit the Pioneer hub or take a look at the agronomic descriptions table above.

Winter OSR guide

Click here to view the digital 2026 Pioneer Hybrid WOSR Guide and explore the full range.

Oilseed rape product highlights

We're committed to developing new chemistry and solutions for oilseed rape growers. View our product highlights to find out more.

Winter oilseed rape hybrid guide

Take a look at our winter oilseed rape hybrid guide for the upcoming season to find out more about our range of hybrids. Click here to view the hybrid guide.

Maximise your oilseed rape crop potential

Key weeds to watch out for in OSR

Explore the weed biology section of our website to learn more about weeds and how you can control them.

Disease management in oilseed rape

Explore our disease management section of our website to learn more.

Let's talk about OSR!

We’ve been speaking to farmers and specialists about the benefits they see to growing oilseed rape, the top things essential to growing the crop successfully and considerations for autumn, including anything new they will be trying.

Many thanks to Will Baker, Matt Fuller, David Marsland, Andrew Bowley and Corteva’s Andy Stainthorpe for providing these great insights.