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 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:

• IMPORTANT: BYO Chair
• Pen and notebook – so you don’t miss any critical information
• Refillable water bottle and keep cup – to keep you hydrated