Dual-purpose canola – a new way of growing oilseed rape?
Dual-purpose canola is tested in Australia since many years to see if grazing of sheeps could be helpful against diseases and pests. And surprisingly, they only had a minimal effect on the grain yield after grazing. Especially in areas with high and medium rainfalls, the dual purpose canola provided an excellent weed and disease break. On the other hand, in the areas with lower rainfalls the dual purpose of canola the farmers can reduce risk with the grazing income. This system can offer next to a winter forage for sheep also grain for harvest.
Dual-purpose canola is tested in Australia since many years to see if grazing of sheeps could be helpful against diseases and pests. And surprisingly, they only had a minimal effect on the grain yield after grazing. Especially in areas with high and medium rainfalls, the dual purpose canola provided an excellent weed and disease break. On the other hand, in the areas with lower rainfalls the dual purpose of canola the farmers can reduce risk with the grazing income. This system can offer next to a winter forage for sheep also grain for harvest.
