Published Apr 18, 2023
Rapeseed is an oil and leaf crop. It has a high yield, nutrition and uses.
Variety and size depend on climate, soil, water and market. Popular varieties are Hyola, Canola, and Toria.
Land should be ploughed, harrowed and levelled. Seeds should be sown at 2-3 cm depth and 15-20 cm spacing.
Irrigation should match soil moisture and crop stage. Fertilisation should follow soil tests and crop needs. Weed control should be manual or chemical.
Rapeseed crops should be harvested when pods are brown and shatter. The crop should be threshed, cleaned and dried before storing.
Rapeseed farming has benefits like income, food security, soil improvement and biofuel. It also has challenges like pests, diseases, prices and the environment.