DEKALB Seed

Oilseed rape

Making the difference in your fields.

At the forefront of hybrid oilseed rape breeding for more than two decades, DEKALB® continues to deliver high performance hybrid oilseed rape for UK farms.

Today, with precision breeding and advanced agronomics, we’re developing robust genetics and hybrid varieties ready for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s demands.

Our oilseed rape varieties

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DK Excentric
DK Excentric’s combination of performance and agronomy gives the greatest possible output assurance.
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DK Excited
DK Excited has the agronomic flexibility to make the most of seasonal uncertainties with the greatest reliability.
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DK Exstar
Continuing to prove the value of all-round agronomic strength with reliable trial and farm performance at the highest level.
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DK Exsteel
DK Exsteel is the first choice for those who want proven consistency at the highest level of performance, and one of the best varieties for later as well as main season sowing.
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DK Extremus
Rapid autumn and early spring development make DK Extremus one of the best varieties at dealing with weather and pest challenges.
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V367OL
V367OL is a new HOLL variety that has been shown to give significantly higher yields than existing products along with faster autumn and spring development and pod shatter resistance.

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A strong start is essential for oilseed rape. Rapid establishment helps the crop develop a robust root system and accumulate sufficient biomass before winter. This strengthens its ability to resist pests, diseases, and harsh weather. A strong foundation supports higher yields and profitability by enabling the crop to perform well under stress and pest pressure.

Choosing the right variety is key to successful establishment, affecting key factors such as autumn vigour, speed of germination, and overall plant health. Hybrid varieties are preferred for their vigorous early growth, helping them establish quickly and better withstand pests and challenging growing conditions.

Grow with confidence with OSR establishment scheme
Trusted hybrid genetics and an establishment scheme offering support beyond the seed bag are the ideal foundation for OSR success.
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Latest benchmarking survey results highlight grounds for OSR optimism
Significantly reduced cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) pressure and high average crop establishment scores are among a range of positive findings from the latest Bayer DEKALB oilseed rape benchmarking survey.
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Establishment scheme tips the scales as OSR hangs in the balance
Close to dropping OSR following two years of heavy crop losses as a result of CSFB damage, Lincs farming brothers Charles and Philip Roberts have looked to an establishment scheme to take some of the risk out of growing the crop.
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OSR variety choice underpins IPM approach to clubroot risk management
Keen to retain oilseed rape in the rotation, Shropshire farmer Rob Morgan has developed an agronomy plan to build resilience in his soil and crops following the identification of clubroot on his farm.
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Establishment Scheme

The DEKALB® Establishment Scheme will be in place once again this autumn, covering high-performance hybrid oilseed rape varieties DK Excentric, DK Extremus, DK Excited, DK Exstar and clubroot-resistant DMH585.

Aviator 235Xpro

Protect your crops against major OSR diseases

Aviator offers a robust alternative to single-active fungicides to protect oilseed rape from key diseases, including Phoma stem canker, light leaf spot and mildew, in the autumn and winter, and Sclerotinia at flowering.

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Maize

DEKALB maize varieties are designed to deliver dependable performance - whether you're feeding livestock or producing biogas.

We focus on breeding hybrids that are high-yielding, resilient, and consistent. By combining advanced tools like DNA technology, AI, and diverse genetics, we are developing maize varieties that work harder in the field.

MaisTer WG

The widest spectrum of grass weed control in maize

MaisTer WG provides the highest control and widest spectrum of grass weed control in maize particularly on difficult grasses such as black-grass, barnyard grass, couch and annual meadow grass.

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Meet the team

Sarah Bebb
DEKALB
- Sarah Bebb National Account Manager, Seed and Seed Treatments
- Email: sarah.bebb@bayer.com
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Ellie Borthwick-North
DEKALB
- Ellie Borthwick-North Technical Manager
- Email: ellie.borthwick-north@bayer.com
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Richard Williams
DEKALB
- Richard Williams Agronomic Solutions
- Email: richard.williams@bayer.com
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MagicTrap

MagicTrap is a fully automated, digital, yellow, water trap for oilseed rape that provides information in real-time on the presence of OSR pests in your field directly to your smartphone. Helping you to understand the pressure in your field at any time, from anywhere.

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