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.

 

APRIL 2026 UPDATE - PIONEER® WOSR HYBRID RANGE

Our range of Pioneer® winter oilseed rape hybrids have been extensively tested across a variety of sites in the UK.

Available for 2026:

  • PT303: The first hybrid to be marketed with built-in tolerance to Sclerotinia, that also has partial resistance to Verticillium Stem Stripe.
  • PT312: Provides a high gross output yield with a very high oil content. It combines Protector® Sclerotinia tolerance with partial resistance to Verticillium Stem Stripe and Turnip Yellows Virus resistance.
  • PT315: Provides a very high gross output yield with a very high oil content. It combines Pod Shatter resistance with Turnip Yellows Virus resistance.
  • PT322: Our newest hybrid, which has a high gross output yield with a very high oil content. It combines Protector® Sclerotinia tolerance with Turnip Yellows Virus resistance and is Pod Shatter tolerant. It scores an 8 for Stem Canker resistance due to a combination of background genetic resistance and specific pathogen resistance.

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. 

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

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.

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.