Spring flax

The main outlet for oilseed flax is animal feed, in the form of oilcake or whole seeds rich in omega 3. Sown in March and harvested from early August to mid-September, spring oilseed flax is not very sensitive to pests, and facilitates weeding of cereals or rapeseed by creating a break in rotations. Flax is a relatively economical crop in terms of inputs, and therefore operating costs. As flax is a low-coverage species and sensitive to competition from weeds, weed control management is crucial.