Mallee Research Update

The Mallee Research Update Roadshow features Mary O’Brien, fostering learning, sharing, and planning for the future of Mallee farming.

MILDURA ROWING CLUB | 4TH MAR 2025 | 8.45AM-3PM

Farmers across the Mallee are in for a no-nonsense, hands-on learning experience at the upcoming MSF MRU’s – a must attend event featuring real solutions for real farm challenges. Following a drought in 2024, this year’s event will showcase practical ways to boost efficiency, manage risk, and maximise farm productivity.

Speakers and topics include:

Mary O’Brien | Are You Bogged Mate!

Mary brings humor, heart, and practical advice to tackle rural mental health, focusing on supporting men in rural communities. Join us for an engaging session full of relatable stories, insights, and tools to help build resilience and spark vital conversations

Penny Roberts | MSF Research Manager

2024 Trials – what we learnt from a dryer year?

Sean Mason | Agronomy Solutions

Crop Nutrition following a dry season

Rick Lewellyn | CSIRO

Mastering the Art of Decision-making – Summer Weeds, Seeding & Autonomous machines in the Mallee

Mary O’Brien | Spray Drift Girl

Spray Drift Girl – Maximising your spraying operations

🍽️Fully catered – includes lunch

Afternoon Session: Mary O’Brien | Spray Drift Girl

Mary will be sharing practical, efficiency-driven strategies on spray drift risk management, application precision, and chemical best practice. Her workshops focus on getting chemicals on target, reducing waste, and improving compliance while saving money. If you’re looking to cut costs without cutting corners, this session is a must