Best Practice Spray Application and New Spray Technology Workshop

Best Practice Spray Application and New Spray Technology Workshop

with Mary O'Brien and local experts

Monday 23 February 2026

8.00am to 1.00pm includes morning tea and lunch

'The Hall' Members Clubrooms, Naracoorte Showgrounds 

171 Smith Street, Naracoorte  SA  5271

Registrations Essential

MFMG Members (Primary Producers) $25, additional MFMG members (Primary Producers) $15

Non MFMG members $100. Morning tea and light lunch provided.

Best Practice Spray Application and New Spray Technology Workshop
 

Boost your spraying accuracy, safety and efficiency with practical, up-to-date advice from one of Australia’s leading spray specialists at this hands on workshop in Naracoorte.

Presenter Mary O'Brien - Mary O'Brien Rural - is known for her pragmatic approach to best practice spray safety aimed at reducing spray risk, maximising outcomes whilst minimising costs.

What you’ll gain:

• Technical know-how on sprayer setup, spray quality and ideal weather conditions
• Guidance on water quality, boom height, nozzle selection and droplet size
• Calibration tips to improve coverage and reduce waste
• How to identify hazardous inversions and choose safe, effective spray windows
• Updates on new innovations, including advanced nozzle designs, drift-reduction technologies, and emerging tools 

Hear from local operators on the latest products on the market.

Josh Shields, Traction Ag Naracoorte - on new technologies and equipment.

Grant Yates, Southern Precision Naracoorte - on GPS technologies. 

“Over the last 20 years we have seen farmers embracing new technologies, particularly GPS, and the technology has kept pace with the changing needs of farmers. We have been proud to be involved with pioneering applications such as shielded and spot spraying and NTRIP RTK solutions", Grant Yates, Southern Precision. 

There will be an opportunity to inspect new spray technology and equipment with practical demonstrations.

Cost: MFMG Members $25, additional MFMG primary producer members $15

Non MFMG members $100.

Registrations essential by Wednesday 18 February.

NB MFMG Member login required to access Members pricing.

REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL.

Please bring the following:

• Pen and notebook - so you don't miss any critical information
• Refillable water bottle and keep cup - to keep you hydrated

Presenter: Mary O'Brien

Mary O'Brien Rural Enterprises

Since 1992, Mary has lived in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, where she has gained an in-depth knowledge of the local farming systems and built extensive networks throughout the Australian agricultural sector.

In previous roles, Mary has worked in chemical use and best practice across most regions of Queensland and New South Wales and with a range of agricultural industries. These include row cropping, horticulture, intensive animals, grazing, apiaries, viticulture, and aquaculture.

Mary now works as a private consultant conducting spray application and drift management workshops around Australia. Mary is also a myBMP (Cotton Best Management Practices) accredited advisor.