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Winter Linseed Gaining Traction For Harvest 2027
Why Scottish growers are turning to winter linseed
"Farmers are also attracted by its lower growing cost, with linseed having half the nitrogen fertiliser requirement of OSR.
The lower fertiliser requirement is especially attractive with the current impact of the Iran war on fertiliser prices.
It is also without the risks of cabbage stem flea beetle and light leaf spot. "
Winter linseed emerges as reliable Scottish break crop
Winter linseed emerging as profitable option in Scotland
"Scottish farmers are increasingly turning to winter linseed as a viable alternative break crop."
Linseed contract offers lucrative potential
"According to seeds and marketing director Nigel Padbury, with typical yields at 2.5–3.5t/ha and a price of £550/t it puts it well within range of an average rapeseed crop on a gross return basis, and ahead of input savings such as nitrogen."
Growers urged to rethink break crops as linseed prices top £500/t
"Mounting pressure on oilseed rape profitability is driving renewed interest in winter linseed, as growers battle rising input costs, volatile margins and ongoing cabbage stem flea beetle pressure."
