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.
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). The top four most 'hearted' entries will be offered a complimentary full delegate ticket to attend BeefEx 2024.
The entry with the most votes will be announced as the winner. The entry with the second highest will be awarded the runner up. Voting is open from August 10 - September 23. The decision made will be final.
Whyalla Beef Feedlot's 'Peg Feeder Gate Locking Lever' Innovation
What issue/challenge is your innovation solving?
The locking system which came with the mill was a small locking nut. This was hard to reach and difficult to tighten and release. The plastic grip around the nut often broke off due to exposure to weather and heat. The peg feeder gate is regularly opened and closed, particularly when rolls are been adjusted which occurs several times a day. It had hair on it. The mill team needed a better system.
What is your innovation?
The Peg Feeder Gate Locking Lever ensures the gate which controls the flow of grain from the steam chest to the peg feeder can be easily reached, adjusted and locked in required position.
Cost of Innovation: $310 each
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.
Vote for your favourite innovation!
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). The top four most 'hearted' entries will be offered a complimentary full delegate ticket to attend BeefEx 2024.
The entry with the most votes will be announced as the winner. The entry with the second highest will be awarded the runner up. Voting is open from August 10 - September 23. The decision made will be final.
With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)
