Wednesday, 24 June 2015 16:21

Standout innovators carry away prizes

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Danny Hall receives his award from Te Radar. Danny Hall receives his award from Te Radar.

As usual the Fieldays Innovations area drew large crowds, showcasing the that special breed of New Zealander who comes across problems, thinks out a solution and builds it, then has the courage to let it be poked and prodded by the public.

The following stood out:

Ag Oxi-Jet from Felton: winner Tru-Test Grassroots innovation Award.

This wash-down nozzle introduces air into the water flow as it passes through a venturi in the body of the nozzle, so increasing the volume of water. This saves up to 40% of the water needed for effective wash-down. 

Made of anodised aluminium, the nozzle has a sturdy feel and should endure the rigours of the milking shed and collecting yard.

Fence Step, Bechler Steel: winner Tru-Test Grassroots Merit Award.

This unit uses a galvanised steel step and clamping system that can easily be fixed to round or square posts in areas where people need to get over fences without getting caught up in or damaging the fence. 

Simple yet effective, it could replace wooden stiles which are high-maintenance.

Fence Detective, Danz Zappz: winner Vodafone Innovation Technical Award.

Using existing mobile phone technology, designer Danny Hall from Dargaville has developed an app that when held 20cm from an electric fence line shows whether it is live or not. 

Simple: green for safe/switched off, red for danger/switched on. 

Available for Android and soon to be released  for Apple phones from $39.95.

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