Oilseed rape near Quarley
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Oilseed rape near Quarley
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 23 Apr 2010
Oilseed rape is the third important crop in the UK after wheat and barley. It can be either winter and spring sown. Winter sown oilseed rape is primarily grown for its oil, which is used in cooking and food processing. The crop is just coming into flower.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.190036
Longitude
-1.625904