As autumn cereals establish and blackgrass continues to emerge, effective early control remains a key priority. Even relatively low blackgrass populations can have a significant impact on crop yield, while surviving plants can return large numbers of seeds to the soil and increase pressure in future crops. Build the foundations Cultural controls, such as good... Read more
As blackgrass emerges, now is a crucial time to act and give OSR the best possible start. Blackgrass remains a major challenge in OSR, potentially reducing yields and adding large amounts of seeds to the soil for subsequent cereal crops if not effectively controlled. Most blackgrass emerges in early autumn, coinciding with the main drilling... Read more
Protect crop establishment with effective early grass weed control. Many of the key grass weeds affecting Winter Oilseed Rape (OSR), including blackgrass, volunteer cereals and annual meadow-grass, emerge during late summer and early autumn, competing with young crops for light, moisture and nutrients at a critical stage of establishment. Successful OSR establishment relies on effective... Read more
Good crop establishment is essential to maximising yield potential, and effective early-season control of grass and broad-leaved weeds plays a key role. Left unchecked, weeds can reduce yield, complicate harvest and create issues for future rotations. Careful planning around product choice, timing and the effective stacking of residual herbicides for pre- and post-emergence weed control... Read more
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