Efficient rice threshing and polishing for premium quality grains, boosting income and market access in african communities.
This technology uses special machines to help process rice after it's harvested. The first machine separates the rice from its protective covering. The second machine makes the rice look and taste better by gently polishing it. These machines are easy to move and can be used right in the fields where the rice is grown. They can be powered by generators or solar panels, so they work even in places with no electricity. Made from strong stainless steel, these machines are durable and easy to keep clean. This technology is a big step forward for rice processing, especially for farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This technology is TAAT1 validated.
Local thresher
Losses reduced
Advanced polishers and whiteners
Small bench-top polishers
Patent granted
The Axial Flow Threshers and Improved Quality Polishing technology may be of interest to manufacturers, resellers, and users (farmers).
Manufacturers
Manufacturing axial flow threshers and quality polishing equipment offers a lucrative opportunity to transform agricultural operations. To enter this market, consider the following steps:
Evaluate costs associated with manufacturing the equipment and identify key customers such as resellers, cooperatives, agricultural associations, and development projects.
Resellers
Selling axial flow threshers and quality polishing equipment to farmers presents an opportunity to significantly improve agricultural efficiency and reduce labor-intensive tasks. To effectively enter this market, follow these steps:
Determine the cost of the technology based on the size and specifications of the machinery required for your business. Consider expenses such as transportation costs, import duties, and taxes to accurately assess the total investment.
Potential customers include farmers, development projects, and farmers cooperatives or associations.
Highlight the benefits of using axial flow threshers and quality polishing equipment, such as increased efficiency and reduced labor requirements, to attract potential buyers.
Users
Utilizing axial flow threshers and quality polishing equipment can significantly enhance farming efficiency. Key partners in this endeavor include sellers or managers who handle mechanized equipment for farming.
When considering the cost of axial flow threshers and quality polishers, prices vary based on specifications. For instance, a local trailer-mounted thresher unit with an unhusked grain output capacity of 0.5-0.75 ton per hour costs around 4,500 USD, while advanced polishers are priced between 15,000 and 20,000 USD from retailers.
Adults 18 and over: Positive high
The poor: Positive medium
Under 18: Positive low
Women: Negative low
Climate adaptability: Moderately adaptable
Farmer climate change readiness: Moderate improvement
Biodiversity: No impact on biodiversity
Carbon footprint: Same amount of carbon released
Environmental health: Does not improve environmental health
Soil quality: Does not affect soil health and fertility
Water use: Same amount of water used
Country | Tested | Adopted |
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Benin | Tested | Adopted |
Burkina Faso | Tested | Adopted |
Cameroon | Tested | Adopted |
Côte d’Ivoire | Tested | Adopted |
Gambia | Tested | Adopted |
Mali | Tested | Adopted |
Mauritania | Tested | Adopted |
Nigeria | Tested | Adopted |
Senegal | Tested | Adopted |
This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.
AEZ | Subtropic - warm | Subtropic - cool | Tropic - warm | Tropic - cool |
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Arid | – | – | – | – |
Semiarid | – | – | – | – |
Subhumid | ||||
Humid |
Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.
Setup: Place the thresher and polisher near the fields.
Adjust Thresher: Set speed and feed-in rate for efficient processing.
Threshing: Feed rice into thresher for husk removal.
Clean Grains: Use sieves and blower to remove husks.
Polishing: Polish rice in the abrasive polisher for better quality.
Control Speed: Adjust polishing speed to prevent breakage.
Collect Rice: Gather processed rice for storage or packaging.
Power: Ensure stable power supply for machines.
Maintenance: Regularly check and clean equipment.
Recordkeeping: Keep track of processing data.
Last updated on 29 August 2024