Whyalla feedlot's 'Elevator Pressure Water' Innovation

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 on 22 - 24 September 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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 2026. 

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 07 - August 21. The decision made will be final.

whyalla feedlot's 'elevator pressure water' Innovation

What is your innovation?

Fits onto the base of any bucket elevator, using three high-pressure nozzles to direct water into the buckets and prevent blockages. Bucket elevators carrying tempered or flaked grain need regular cleaning to avoid grain build-up, germination risk, and blockages — a normally messy, time-consuming, labour-heavy task. This unit operates unsupervised once fitted, and is effective, safe, and reduces water usage.

How does the innovation/idea work?

The Elevator Pressure Washer fits onto the base of any bucket elevator. The washer has three high pressure nozzles which direct water into the buckets, cleaning them to avoid blockages. What issue/challenge is your innovation solving? Bucket elevators that carry tempered or flaked grain require regular cleaning to avoid accumulation of grain, risk of germination and blockages. Water is generally used for cleaning elevators, requiring labor. The task is messy and time consuming. Once fitted, the Elevator Pressure Washer can operate without supervision. It is effective, safe and reduces water usage. We love it!

Cost of Innovation:

$330

Decided by popular vote, the top four most popular innovations will receive a full delegate ticket to BeefEx 2026 at the Gold Coast this September. 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 2026. 

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 07 - August 21. The decision made will be final.

With thanks to our long-term supporter of this award, Integrated Animal Production (IAP)