Farmer's Gold

There seems to be endless fields of oilseed rape this year. These bright dandelion-yellow flowers have been a familiar sight in spring across our country for years but it would seem farmers are now growing more than ever before. This is apparently due to rocketing prices as it becomes more desireable for food, being one of the highest quality vegetable oils, and is used in mayonnaise, margarine, salads, anywhere vegetables are used. It has low saturated fat and is high in Omega 3. However not all country lovers are fans of this flower and feel the endless fields of yellow disrupt the traditional British landscapes. It has apparently been more visible this year because it has flowered for almost twice its normal length of time - eight weeks, instead of four - as a cold and wet April and May stopped flowers developing and dying at their normal rate. I love the fields of sunshine yellow, NOT so hubby and son....both hay fever sufferers!