Fire Feed Formulator

Fire Feed Formulator is a mobile-first web app letting farmers create precise feed mixes in minutes. Use OCR scan, drag-and-drop ingredients, target protein and energy, and export CSV and PDF easily.

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Inspiration

I’m a veterinary student who has seen local farmers struggle with feed formulation. Without a clear way to balance protein and energy, production drops and charlatans sell poor-quality mixtures. I wanted a simple tool so farmers can DIY animal feed formulations from scratch so as to reduce costs and boost yields.

What it does

Fire Feed Formulator guides users through selecting ingredients, targets crude protein and energy, then calculates the exact mix proportions needed. No more guesswork or hidden costs. It also includes cost of each ingredient, and try to use the most affordable yet nutritionally beneficial material in the mixture.

How we built it

I had zero coding experience but drafted a detailed prompt and let AI generate the React and Tailwind code. It uses a three-step wizard, glassmorphic panels, OCR label scanning, real-time mix calculations and CSV/PDF export.

Challenges we ran into

  • OCR labels under varied lighting were patchy, so we added image preprocessing and manual override.
  • The calculator once distributed ingredients equally instead of optimizing; we fixed it with a true LP solver.
  • UI quirks arose: the nav bar blocked the hero button, mobile layout overlapped sections, and lifecycle charts needed real-data plotting.
  • Juggling an exam on Monday made testing and fixes more tedious.

Accomplishments we’re proud of

  • Built a working prototype within hours, during examination period with no coding experience
    • Field tests showed farmers hitting the target CP in minutes

What we learned

  • AI can turn an idea into working software fast. Clear prompts matter more than coding skill. Real-world testing reveals hidden issues.
  • I'll quote from Ratatouille: "Anyone can cook." In this case, "anyone can build"! many do not realize how revolutionary AI tools are in actualizing their dreams. this software was a mere figment of my imagination, about 24 hours ago!

What’s next for Fire Feed Formulator

  • Exam limited my productivity during the weekend, infact I had to work and read at the same time, there are still lot features I would have loved to add before Hackathon ends:
  • Add more nutrient factors like fiber, fat, minerals and amino acids
  • Improve lifecycle charts to overlay actual vs ideal intake
  • Polish mobile layout and nav behavior
  • Offer offline mode and local language support

“Anyone can cook”
– Ratatouille, now “Anyone can build.”

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