Clever ideas and innovations that have been incorporated into day-to-day feedlot operations have been entered into the ALFA Innovation Competition 2023, proudly supported by Integrated Animal Production (IAP).
The winner and runner-up will be determined by popular vote and announced at SmartBeef23, held in Tamworth on 11-12 October.
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). 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 July 10 - September 22. The decision made will be final.
Connors Junction Feedlot's 'T-Grab'
What's the issue/challenge?
Shifting tyres to silage pits by hand is labour intensive, dirty and time consuming work. With a limited work force and time a precious commodity, we needed a better method of getting tyres onto the pit for distribution.
How does the innovation/idea work?
Fitted to an excavator, the T-Grab collects, holds and transfers tyres from the tyre stockpile across to the pit simply and efficiently. Tyres only need to be handled during placement. Watch the T-Grab in action below!
Cost of Innovation:
$600
The winning innovation will be selected ‘by popular vote’ and announced during SmartBeef23.
To vote for your favourite entry, simply click the 'heart' button on the post (this indicates a like i.e. vote). 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 July 10 - September 22. The decision made will be final.
With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)
