Mechanized Threshing Operations

Efficient Threshing for Productive Farms

Mechanized threshers are portable machines with a feed chute, internal spinning drum, and blower. They efficiently separate seeds from crop residues. These machines are powered by small petrol engines and can process seeds and grain much faster than traditional methods.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

8•8

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 8/9; level of use 8/9

50 %

Threshing cost reduced

225 kg per hour

Maize processing

IP

No formal IP rights

Problem

Labor-Intensive Manual Threshing: Physically demanding, time-consuming task, often done by women and youth, diverting valuable labor. Leads to fatigue, reduced productivity, limits opportunities, and potential physical strain.
Inefficiency in Seed Separation: Manual threshing can lead to inefficient seed separation, affecting seed and crop quality. Reduces seed quality, impacting crop yields and agricultural productivity. Lowers market value, affecting farmers' income.
Time-Consuming Process: Manual threshing takes significant time and effort, especially on a large scale. Diverts time from critical farming tasks, leading to potential delays and reduced productivity. Results in economic losses due to delayed operations for farmers.

Solution

Mechanized Threshers Reduce Labor-Intensive Threshing: Mechanized threshers replace manual labor, reducing physical strain and labor intensity. They also free up time for more productive tasks, providing opportunities for women and youth.
Efficient Seed Separation with Mechanized Threshers: Mechanized threshers efficiently separate seeds from crop residues, ensuring high-quality seeds. This enhances seed quality, increases market value, and improves overall productivity.
Rapid Processing for Time Efficiency: Mechanized threshing is much faster than manual methods, saving valuable time during harvest. This boosts overall productivity, allows focus on critical tasks, and potentially increases economic returns.

Key points to design your business plan

The Mechanized threshing operations technology may be of interest to fleet managers, and users (farmers).

Fleet managers

Introducing mechanized threshing operations to the agricultural sector can substantially reduce harvest losses commonly experienced. To effectively enter this market and integrate this technology into your operations, consider the following steps:

Source the equipment from countries known for manufacturing or distributing mechanized threshers, such as Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.
Identify efficient transportation methods and suitable storage facilities for the equipment to ensure timely delivery and proper storage upon arrival.

Determine the cost of the technology based on the size and specifications of the threshers required for your operations. Factor in additional expenses such as transportation costs, import duties, and taxes to accurately assess the total investment.

Enhance fleet management by utilizing tools like the Hello Tracteur app, which is available for free on the App Store. This app can help optimize operational efficiency by providing detailed reports and insights for precise adjustments in fleet management.

Target potential customers including farmers, development projects, and farmers' cooperatives or associations to promote the adoption of mechanized threshing technology. Highlight the benefits of reduced harvest losses and increased efficiency to attract interest and investment in the technology.

Users

Implementing mechanized threshing operations technology offers substantial benefits and improvements to agricultural practices.

To maximize its potential, key partnerships with sellers or fleet managers of mechanized threshing operations are essential.

When evaluating the cost structure, it's important to note that Operators charge 10 USD per hour and are able to process up to 225 kg of maize or 280 kg of beans per hour, claiming to relieve households of 40 hours of drudgery per acre of harvest.

Consider additional expenses such as delivery costs, import duties, and taxes, particularly since the technology may be sourced from countries like Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Senegal, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.

Adults 18 and over: Positive high

The poor: Positive low

Under 18: Positive medium

Women: Positive high

Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable

Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement

Biodiversity: Harms biodiversity

Carbon footprint: More carbon released

Environmental health: Not verified

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested
Countries with a blue colour: Testing ongoing

Countries where the technology is being tested or has been tested and adopted
Country	Testing ongoing	Tested	Adopted
Benin	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Burundi	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Cameroon	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Central African Republic	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Côte d’Ivoire	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Democratic Republic of the Congo	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Ethiopia	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Kenya	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Malawi	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Nigeria	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Rwanda	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Senegal	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
South Sudan	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Tanzania	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Uganda	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted
Zimbabwe	–No ongoing testing	–Not tested	Adopted