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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
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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
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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
Based in Italy, Enzo is a seasoned leader in the agrochemical B2B and B2C industry, contributing to diverse projects and markets across Europe. He brings extensive experience across Product Management, Marketing, Business Development, Alliances and Partnerships within both marketing and manufacturing companies. 🌱 As our Product Strategy Manager, Enzo is responsible for defining the optimal... Read more
Following the British Potato Event in Harrogate last week, we’re taking the opportunity to remind growers and customers of Clayton’s expanding range of cost-effective solutions for disease, pest and weed control in potato crops for the 2026 season. 🥔 With a choice of pre and post-emergence herbicides for tackling broad-leaved weeds, targeted aphicides and a range of... Read more
According to a number of agronomists in the UK, growers are now reporting signs of Light leaf spot in winter OSR crops, as well as disease threats from Phoma, in recent days. Therefore, fungicide treatments may be required if disease pressure remains or increases in the coming weeks for both these damaging diseases. The end... Read more
Oilseed rape crops are looking strong across the UK this autumn, but with conditions currently favourable for Phoma and Light Leaf Spot, now is the time to review your disease management strategy. Reminder for Key Disease Thresholds Phoma: Treat when 10–20% of plants are infected. Use lower threshold on more susceptible varieties and/or where plants... Read more
Pest pressure increase: Ongoing mild weather this autumn is sustaining aphid activity, increasing the risk of BYDV infection for early-sown winter cereals. Reports of high aphid and gout fly pressure across the region suggest that timely insecticide intervention may be required to safeguard crops and minimise yield loss. Clayton Lanark™ provides effective control of aphid... Read more
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
Growers looking to find out more information about pre- and post-emergence cereal herbicides, post-emergence OSR herbicides, autumn oilseed rape fungicides and OSR growth regulators can find helpful information in our autumn product guide below. This provides a way for growers to plan their autumn product choices and ensure they use cost-effective solutions for both weed... Read more
As forward winter oilseed rape crops can continue to challenge growers with excessive autumn growth and increased lodging risk, effective canopy management is more important than ever. Clayton Nascar™ offers a reliable, dual-active solution to help bring balance and control — both in the autumn and spring. Why Choose Clayton Nascar? Useful crop management tool... Read more
The stewardship guidelines for Clayton Gatso have been updated for 2025 and can be found below or click here to download a copy. Clayton Gatso™: Stewardship Guidelines: Oilseed Rape 2025 Permissible Tank Mixing Tank mixing with an insecticide for CSFB control is permissible if required. The addition of a non-wetted water conditioner (that has no... Read more