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02 Apr
2026

Ideal cost-effective partner products for potato blight programmes…

02 April 2026•Related topics: ,

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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25 Nov
2025
Potato Crop

Solutions for disease, pest and weed control in potato crops!

25 November 2025•Related topics:

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

07 Jul
2025

Protecting tubers as Late blight pressures are growing!

07 July 2025•Related topics:

Effective control of key potato diseases is essential at this time of year to support crop growth, protect yields, and maintain tuber quality. Avoiding crop stress also reduces disease impact, so good crop management, appropriate fertiliser applications and irrigation best practice all help. With late blight pressure increasing, growers should remain vigilant for symptoms of... Read more

03 Jul
2025

Clayton Sparta – A reliable, versatile formulation for aphid control in potato crops.

03 July 2025•Related topics: , ,

Clayton offers a wide choice of leading products for potato crops this season. Achieving optimal crop yields relies on effective, early intervention and control of damaging pests. Careful planning and product choice will help growers achieve the best results for potato crops this season. Reliable, versatile insecticide targeting cost-effective aphid control to keep input spend... Read more

03 Jul
2025
Potato Crop

Clayton Lanark™ – Aphid control in potatoes.

03 July 2025•Related topics: , ,

Clayton offers a wide choice of leading products for potato crops this season. Achieving optimal crop yields relies on effective, early intervention and control of damaging pests. Careful planning and product choice will help growers achieve the best results for potato crops this season. Reliable, high-performance insecticide targeting cost-effective aphid control to keep input spend... Read more

02 Jul
2025

Potato Focus: Aphid Control Update!

02 July 2025•Related topics:

Summary of the Aphid Control Update: Winged aphids are active in early July due to recent warm weather. Virus pressure is rising, especially from PVY and PLRV in potatoes. Early detection is vital; regular field assessment is strongly recommended. Act quickly if aphids are found to prevent virus spread. Recommended products include Clayton Sparta and Clayton Lanark,... Read more

30 Jun
2025

Crop Stress Rising: Many crops are still suffering across the country from dry soil conditions, are harvest gets ever nearer…

30 June 2025•Related topics: ,

As we head into July, many growers will be concerned at the return of very hot, dry conditions for some parts of the country, particularly in the East, with cereal crops and maize in particular starting to suffer without adequate soil moisture. With thinner crops, many growers may face an earlier harvest if the drier... Read more

27 Jun
2025

Early Summer Outlook: Crop Stress Rising!

27 June 2025•Related topics: , ,

In the Early Summer Outlook: Dry soil stress continues, especially in the east, cereals and maize are struggling and may be harvested earlier if conditions stay hot and dry. Several regions have received more frequent rainfall events, especially in the west, creating more favourable conditions for late blight in potatoes. Late-season sprays still key, with... Read more

23 Jun
2025

Clayton Augusta™ – Effective Early Blight Control for Potatoes

23 June 2025•Related topics:

As potato growers know, protecting yield potential starts with getting on top of disease pressure. Early Blight (Alternaria solani) remains a key threat to crop quality and productivity, especially in warm, wet conditions. Disease control Early blight (Alternaria solani) is a mainly soil-borne fungal pathogen that affects potato crops. Warm and wet periods favour the... Read more

23 Jun
2025

Maximising Potato Crop Yields – Summer 2025 Focus

23 June 2025•Related topics:

Effective control of key diseases and aphid populations is essential to achieving good crop growth, maintaining yield and quality through to harvest. Careful product choice and precise timing will go a long way in protecting your investment and improving crop output. Clayton Fungicides for Disease control: With disease control in mind, Clayton can offer growers... Read more

07 Aug
2024

Maximizing potato crop yields – Potato range

07 August 2024•Related topics:

Leading up to the potatoes in practice event at Balruddery Farm just outside Dundee, Clayton wanted to remind growers and agronomists about our cost-effective range of leading crop protection solutions for potatoes, including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides. Careful planning in terms of product choice will help growers achieve the best results for potato crops this... Read more

06 Aug
2024

Protecting tubers from Blight warning! – August 2024

06 August 2024•Related topics: ,

After some periods of very conducive weather conditions and recent temperature ranges, reports of Potato blight outbreaks are now increasing across the UK. Growers are advised to respond with robust blight control strategies and pay careful attention to protecting tubers from the high risk of infective blight spores. Keeping up a strong programme with different... Read more

19 Jun
2024

Keep a close watch for aphids in potato crops this mid-late June period.

19 June 2024•Related topics:

Check for the presence of winged aphids in crops, especially during warmer weather, and consider control options if they are present. Clayton Sparta™ and Clayton Lanark™ control a wide range of aphids in potatoes.   Summer aphid control Aphids transmit a number of damaging plant viruses, in fact more damaging plant viruses are transmitted by... Read more

Clayton Plant Protection - Potatoes Product Guide 2024