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
“With oilseed rape crops looking very good at the moment around the UK and prices around the £450/tonne mark, protecting crops during flowering against sclerotinia infections may be important to protect and maximise profit margins.” says Will Ridgwell, Clayton Plant Protection. Crops this year are generally looking better than they have done for a number... Read more
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
Maintaining a healthy crop canopy in spring is essential for maximising green leaf area and light penetration as crops approach the critical flowering stage. Clayton offers a range of leading fungicide products for OSR crops this spring. Achieving good crop growth to maximise yields relies on effective control of damaging diseases in the spring. With... Read more
With many different pressures, protecting oilseed rape crops in the autumn is vital. Clayton can provide a wide choice of fungicides for early disease control in the critical autumn window as young crops are establishing. Achieving good crop establishment to maximise yields relies on effective, early-season control of problem diseases like Light leaf spot and... Read more
Cereals and OSR: Autumn Product Guide 2024
Growers looking to find out more information about pre and post-emergence cereal herbicides and autumn oilseed rape fungicides can find useful information in our autumn product guide here. This provides a way for growers to plan their autumn product choices and ensure they use cost-effective solutions for both weed and disease control in establishing cereal... Read more
Warmer temperatures earlier in October and higher rainfall this autumn have led to high Phoma pressure. Crops that were drilled very early may be less susceptible, but Light leaf spot (LLS) pressure will be higher, so disease control measures may be needed for both diseases. Keep an eye on the size of these crops too... Read more
Winter Oilseed Rape...disease control and plant growth regulation.
Protecting oilseed rape crops cost-effectively this autumn. For the best start, closely monitor crops for Phoma and Light leaf spot spray thresholds* in the autumn period and treat with broad-spectrum protective and systemic fungicides (with either straight or co-formulated product options) where required. Disease management to control damaging diseases in the autumn is vital, where... Read more
We would advise growers to plan early their 2023 fungicide strategies for early-sown oilseed rape crops this autumn. For the best start and good crop establishment into the year-end, closely monitor crops for signs of Phoma and Light leaf spot and treat with broad-spectrum fungicides where needed. Clayton has a wide range of products from... Read more
Clayton Autumn OSR Fungicides & Cereal Herbicides 2023
Discover more about disease control approaches and strategies in flowering Oilseed rape in our latest Technical Bulletin, focusing on Sclerotinia control…
Flowering OSR.
Growers can find useful product information, including guidance on use rates and application timings, across our full range of fungicide products available in 2023 for reliable, cost-effective disease control in oilseed rape crops throughout the season. Click below to learn more about our full OSR Fungicides product range…
Clayton Rally CX, containing 200g/kg metsulfuron-methyl, is a new herbicide product launch for Clayton in 2023. As a high-quality water-soluble granule (SG) formulation, it is a highly useful spring-applied herbicide with foliar and root activity for the control of a wide range of broad-leaved weeds in cereals (including wheat, barley, oats and triticale), linseed and... Read more
New Products Summary 2023
Clayton Cocoon, containing 400g/l clopyralid, is a new herbicide product launch for Clayton in 2023. As a high-quality EC formulation, it can control a good range of perennial and annual broad-leaved weeds in the post-emergence window including excellent control of thistles and volunteer potatoes. Other target problem weeds controlled include Mayweeds, Groundsel and Corn Marigold.... Read more
New Products Summary 2023
A reassuring choice for high-performing products. With a strong portfolio of products targeting key disease problems in Oilseed rape crops, Clayton can provide the choice you need this spring. Achieving good crop growth to maximise yields relies on effective control of damaging diseases in both the autumn and spring periods. With a range of leading... Read more
OSR Fungicides Product Range 2023
Clayton Pontoon® EC formulation containing 125g prothioconazole + 125g tebuconazole, offers a proven approach to autumn OSR disease management. With the complimentary strengths of tebuconazole and prothioconazole and the added convenience of being in one can, to provide cost-effective, rounded protection to your crop.
Clayton Pontoon Technical Bulletin