Best Practice Spray Application and New Spray Technology Workshop

Best Practice Spray Application and New Spray Technology Workshop

with Mary O'Brien and spray 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

An event for farmers and anyone involved in spraying. 
 

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:

• Know-how on spray quality and ideal weather conditions
• Guidance on water quality, boom height, nozzle selection and droplet size
• How to identify hazardous inversions and choose safe, effective spray windows

Hear from experts in the field on updates on new innovations, including advanced nozzle designs, drift-reduction technologies, GPS capabilities, and emerging tools 

Mark Sloan, Territory Manager, WEED-IT Australia 

Grant Yates, Director, Southern Precision Naracoorte 

There will be an opportunity for Q&A.

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.