Clever ideas and innovations that have been incorporated into day-to-day feedlot operations are encouraged to enter the ALFA Innovation Competition, proudly supported by Integrated Animal Production (IAP).
The winner and runner-up will be determined by popular vote and announced at BeefEx, held in Brisbane on 15-17 October 2024.
What is your innovation?
A covered feedlot trough that is easy to empty and clean, saves water, does not encourage algae growth, keeps water cool and avoids faeces drop in water
How does the innovation/idea work?
It incorporates the trough into the pen gate. By tipping the trough it allows quick and complete emptying. Stainless steel 1/2 pipe design allows easy rotary brush cleaning with not hard to clean corners and less algae growth. If any components or whole trough require replacement, it is easily removed or the whole gate changed out and repaired elsewhere.
Cost of Innovation:
$2400
Decided by popular vote, the top four most popular innovations will receive a full delegate ticket to BeefEx 2024 in Brisbane this October. The overall winner and runner up will be announced at BeefEx, receiving a prize of $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Have you got a clever idea to enter?
Entering is easy: simply submit your innovation through our online form by August 18, and include a photo or video of your creation in action. Eligible innovations must cost less than $5,000 in materials and be designed by a lot feeder employed at feedlot that is an ALFA member.
Please note that ALFA is no longer running the exhibitor-focused Innovation Competition, traditionally held during BeefEx years. Encouraging and supporting ground-roots innovation is important to ALFA and we are proud to continue to support the feedlot-focused competition, alongside our long-term competition partner, IAP.
With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)