The demand for cold-pressed organic rapeseed oil is increasing. However, the organic rape cultivation is challenging, especially various pests can cause problems.
This leaflet provides some general information about the cultivation of rape. Different topics about rape varieties and their needs, the right crop rotation and weed management are covered. Additionally, the main part covers the various pests and provides strategies to control them. It is shown how the pests can be detected, and which preventive and direct are proven and permitted. Finally, there is also some information about economic aspects.
This leaflet was made for farmers want to begin cultivating organic rape, but it might also be of use to conventional farmers. The information about economic aspects is specific to Switzerland
