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Visit Us at Cereals 2026 – Stand 241 The countdown is on for one of the UK’s leading arable farming events and we’re excited to announce that the team will be exhibiting at Cereals 2026 this June. Stand 241, Diddly Squat Farm 10–11 June 2026 Join us at Stand 241 to learn more about our... Read more
T2 Key Considerations Growers will need to be well prepared for all situations to protect crops adequately by assessing crops carefully. NIAB trials work indicates 67% of fungicide response is delivered at the T2 timing (GS 37 – 39). The flag leaf contributes to 40-45% of yield alone, so keeping both leaf 2 and the... Read more
Clayton Business Development Manager, Jessie Boden advises growers to consider the merits of applying flowering fungicide sprays soon this month to protect oilseed rape crops. “With oilseed rape crops looking in good condition around the UK at the moment and prices holding around the £440450/tonne mark, protecting these crops during flowering against sclerotinia infections may... Read more
Good establishment and yield potential depend on early-season weed control. Weed control in Maize relies on a two-stage strategy, pre-emergence treatment followed by a two- or three-way post-emergence mix can improve crop performance and keep those weeds at bay. With input costs rising, maize must deliver stronger yields to justify investment. Effective early control... Read more
Attention is now firmly focused on maintaining disease protection in winter cereals, particularly around the key T2 fungicide timing to safeguard the flag leaf. With warm temperatures and adequate soil moisture across many regions, yield potential remains encouraging for a large proportion of crops nationwide. This is also a crucial period for weed and disease... Read more
With more forward, advanced crops this year, many in prime condition, growers face key disease control decisions heading into the main spring period. Assessing the yield potential of each field will help plan cost input spend appropriately. The use of cost-effective partner products for the T1 timing can reduce input costs. Key Considerations: For normal... Read more
T1 Cereal Focus - Clayton Plant Protection - 2026
As spring arrives, focus turns firmly to maintaining disease protection of advanced winter cereals at T1 and oilseed rape crops, especially with yield potential looking high across many areas of the country, along with warming temperatures. April also marks the crucial establishment for other spring-drilled crops like potatoes, sugar beet and maize, as well as... Read more
Product Summary 2026
This spring, we’re strengthening our potato product range with the introduction of Clayton TopGun, a cost-effective protectant fungicide for season-long control of potato late blight. Clayton TopGun Formulated with 160 g/L cyazofamid (SC), Clayton TopGun is a high-performance protectant fungicide, providing robust foliar and tuber protection to help prevent yield-damaging blight infections throughout the season.... Read more
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As temperatures rise and soil moisture remains high, perennial and biennial weeds like docks, thistles and nettles begin active growth, competing aggressively with grass for light, nutrients and moisture. Left unmanaged, they can significantly reduce pasture productivity. A planned, long-term approach to spring weed control is essential to maintain productive grassland. Benefits of early weed... Read more
Grassland Product Guide 2026 - Clayton Plant Protection
Strong crop establishment last autumn and a mild winter mean many cereal crops may require early protection this season. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝟬 Early protection is crucial for safeguarding yield potential, especially in crops more vulnerable to Yellow rust. Secondary protection against Septoria is advisable where risk is elevated. Early rust control at T0 has... Read more
T0 - The Ideal Starting Point for Disease Control in Cereals
Maintaining a healthy crop canopy in spring is essential for maximising green leaf area and light penetration as crops approach the critical flowering stage. Problem diseases to watch out for in the spring… Light Leaf Spot Focus Light Leaf Spot can continue to spread in the spring, often carrying over from autumn infections, especially in... Read more
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
With many Oilseed Rape crops developing rapidly after favourable autumn conditions, planning stem extension fungicide applications could be vital this spring. Early spring is a key timing to assess Light Leaf Spot (LLS) risk, particularly in forward crops, to help protect yield and manage canopy structure. As crops reach mid-calf height, LLS risk increases, highlighting... Read more
OSR Stem Extension - Technical Bulletin - 2026
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
We hope all our customers had a great Christmas and an excellent start to the New Year. We wish you all continued farming success throughout 2026 and beyond. Reflecting on 2025 As we move into 2026, it’s a natural time to reflect on the season just gone and look forward to the opportunities of the... Read more