Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm (AEDT)
Location: Kain Richardson’s farm, Newlyn, Victoria (register for address)
Registration: Click here to register. Registrations are essential for address details and catering purposes.
About the Demonstration Event
Join PotatoLink for a night-time spray demonstration in the Ballarat region.
Once the sun goes down, we'll use UV lights to compare the coverage of drone and ground applications in field. This will show us exactly where the spray lands and how uniform the coverage is.
This workshop is tailored for potato growers and agronomists looking to better understand spraying technology and make the most of their spray programs by seeing it in action.
A BBQ dinner will commence at 6:30 pm, followed by presentations and the demonstration from 7:00 pm onwards.
Event Details
Getting the best out of spraying
Stuart Grigg together with Len Ibbotson (Syngenta’s Technical Services Lead for horticulture) will explain how to get the best spray coverage and ensure product efficacy.Overview of drone spraying
Drone operator, Adrian from Roto Vision will help us explore drone application, including nozzles and water rate.·
See it in action
Observe spray coverage & uniformity of both ground and drone applications on a field walk after dark with UV lights.
Meet the Presenters
Stuart Grigg
Stuart is an agronomist passionate about precision agriculture, crop nutrition, sustainability and soil health. Stuart provides agronomic support to major vegetable production businesses, and understands both the theory and commercial reality.
Originally specialised in lettuce, brassicas and babyleaf, he has more recently extended into apiaceae (carrots and parsnips) and potato crops.
Lenn Ibbotson (Sygenta)
Coming soon.
Adrian (Roto Vision)
Coming soon.
More Information
Please contact Stuart Grigg, PotatoLink Regional Representative: 0400 860 763 or stuart@sgaghortconsulting.com.au