Many common weeds that cause problems in winter OSR germinate during the late summer and early autumn period, at a time when the crop is not yet fully established. These include Blackgrass, Volunteer cereals and other problem grass weeds. Blackgrass control Blackgrass is a key threat in OSR crops with the potential for significant yield... Read more
Clayton Gatso EC - Product Information 2026
With many forward, advanced winter sown cereals, managing early weed control issues early this spring, to protect crop potential may be vital. Clayton Rockstar™ and Clayton Aintree™ are new launches in 2026 which offer great options for spring weed control in cereals, based on powerful, dual-active co-formulations. Timing: Winter cereals: apply at 265 g/ha before third... Read more
Clayton Rockstar & Clayton Aintree
Following a successful autumn drilling campaign for many, managing weed control issues in winter-sown cereals and targeting them early coming out of the winter, could be vital this spring, to protect the higher crop potential. In most regions around the UK, conditions in the autumn were very good for establishing a healthy, forward crop of... Read more
Clayton AIntree Clayton Rockstar
Following the very dry period of weather, recent rainfall across many parts of the UK is starting to increase soil moisture in the upper soil layers, and this change can affect farm management plans and herbicide strategy for newly drilled winter wheat crops. With warm temperatures still and good growing conditions for weed emergence, ensuring... Read more
With an early harvest this season following dry weather, these conditions can affect farm management plans and herbicide strategy for newly drilled cereal crops. With warm temperatures and good growing conditions for weed emergence, ensuring a well-planned, cost-effective start to grass and broad-leaved weed control in cereal crops this autumn is vital for growers in... Read more
Effective weed management is crucial for minimising competition for essential resources, including nutrients, light, and moisture, particularly during the early stages of crop establishment. Weeds such as fat-hen, redshank, cleavers, and creeping thistle are common across UK vegetable fields and can impact both crop vigour and harvest quality. At Clayton Plant Protection, we offer a... Read more
Don’t miss a final weed control opportunity in grassland this summer… In grassland areas around the UK, post-silage cutting offers an ideal opportunity to control re-growth of troublesome broad-leaved weeds such as nettles, thistles and docks. Grassland weed control at this timing focuses on targeting weeds that have been encouraged to regrow after the first... Read more
Summary of the Maximise Grassland Quality Post-Silage with Smart Weed Control Update: Post‑silage weed threat: Following silage cuts, weeds can quickly exploit bare patches, competing with grass for resources and reducing productivity Strategic herbicide timing: A well-timed, cost-effective spray post-silage helps preserve sward density and nutritional quality. Product Focus: Clayton’s range of herbicides is tailored... Read more
Docks are one of UK grassland’s most persistent, aggressive, and productivity-draining weeds. In fact, dock-infested grassland can yield up to one-third less usable forage. Just one dock plant can produce up to 60,000 seeds, persisting for years if not properly controlled. Whether you’re managing pasture for grazing or silage, docks reduce not just output, but... Read more
Introducing Clayton Galley. NEW APPROVAL FOR 2025. Making grassland management decisions easier this season with CLAYTON GALLEY, adding another reliable herbicide formulation to our grassland range, to provide cost-effective weed control in your grassland programme. Delivering an extremely powerful combination of three actives with fluroxypyr, clopyralid and florasulam, CLAYTON GALLEY is a great choice for... Read more
Making grassland management decisions easier this season with CLAYTON DOCKER, a robust, dual formulation herbicide designed to add real value and high level weed control efficacy into your grassland programme. Offering a valuable, alternative choice to protect pastures in spring. Delivering a co-formulation of powerful actives with fluroxypyr and triclopyr, CLAYTON DOCKER is a reliable... Read more
Making grassland management decisions easier this season with CLAYTON FLURRY, a reliable, single formulation herbicide designed to provide cost-effective weed control in your grassland programme. Delivering a high loaded powerful active with fluroxypyr, CLAYTON FLURRY is a great choice for controlling a range of problem weeds this spring in both new and old pastures. Did... Read more
Clayton offers a number of cost-effective weed control options to choose for forage maize crops, to help reduce troublesome weeds and protect and improve yield and quality in maize this season. Herbicide solutions for your forage crops Clayton Plant Protection offers a range of weed control products to help you get the most out of... Read more
Making grassland management decisions easier this season with CLAYTON GRAZER, a robust, dual formulation herbicide designed to add cost-effective, weed control into your grassland programme. Offering a valuable way of treating patches or small areas of weeds via spot treatment with hand-held sprayers to protect pastures in spring. Delivering a co-formulation of powerful actives with... Read more
Protecting and getting the most out of grassland is vital for maximising grassland productivity, stock numbers and profitability. Weeds in particular can compete very fast for space, light, soil water, soil nutrients and reduce grassland productivity quickly if left to establish. Ensuring a well-planned, long-term approach to grassland management and weed control is essential to... Read more