FACTS #14 – Oilseed Rape

Rapeseed is a crop of ever-growing interest for European farmers.

It is the world’s third-leading source of vegetable oil and the second-leading source of protein meal for animal nutrition. In Europe, initially grown for food and consumer goods, today about 60% of rapeseed oil production is used for biofuels.

But rapeseed is also one of the most demanding crops in terms of nutrient management. This Pure Nutrient fact explains best strategies for most efficient nutrition with lowest environmental impact.