Maize conditioning for community millers
Adding a little water before milling makes maize bran elastic and gives you better meal. Learn how community millers can condition small and large batches.
Koot Jordaan |
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Explore topics and tips related to maize production, maize milling, entrepreneurship, the marketing of maize meal and many more. Let’s unlock the world of maize milling for you – happy reading!
Maize conditioning for community millers
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Roller fluting now available in Zambia
Roff Milling Zambia now reflutes mill rollers at its Kitwe branch, for roller mills of any make, in Zambia and the southern DRC.
Michael Bowa |
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Insect screen mesh materials: which one survives the sun and rain?
Fibreglass, polyester, aluminium or 304 stainless steel? A comparison of the four common insect screen mesh materials on strength, how they stand up to sun and rain, and what they...
Jan Jordaan |
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Maize milling extraction rates: how to measure and improve yours
More extraction means more maize meal from maize you have already paid for. This guide shows how to measure extraction correctly, what a good rate looks like for your grade,...
Charl Marais |
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Posho vs MK2S: which roller mill suits your service mill?
Roff's two community roller mills look similar on paper. The real difference is one screen deck, and it decides whether your mill turns batches around faster or produces finer meal....
Koot Jordaan |
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What worn rollers are really costing your maize mill
The full financial picture — from extraction losses to emergency repairs — and why the numbers make a compelling case for planned roller maintenance. Roller wear is quiet. It does...
Koot Jordaan |
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Maize Price Drops? Smart Producers Add Value
Maize prices will always fluctuate — but your margins don't have to. Discover how Josua Pietersen of Idlani Milling & Farming uses the Roff R-70 to build a resilient, profitable...
Jan Jordaan |
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Stainless steel wire mesh in agriculture: better seed grading, cleaner fertiliser, and higher-quality compost
From screening and grain handling, mesh supports quality and efficiency across agriculture. Here’s where stainless mesh fits — and how to choose the right spec.
Charné Louw |
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Stainless steel wire mesh for food processing: hygiene, screening accuracy, and smoother production
In food and FMCG plants, mesh affects hygiene, product consistency, and uptime. Here’s how the right stainless steel mesh improves screening, reduces contamination risk, and supports reliable throughput
Charné Louw |
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Stainless steel wire mesh in the garden: 6 practical uses for cleaner, healthier outdoor spaces
Stainless steel wire mesh isn’t only for factories and mills — it’s a low-maintenance problem-solver for gardens, raised beds, compost, and plant support. Here are practical, long-lasting ways to use...
Charné Louw |
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Cassava milling: Africa’s next agribusiness opportunity
Cassava milling is opening new opportunities for African entrepreneurs and maize millers looking to diversify. Discover how compact, locally supported technology can turn cassava into a profitable value-added product.
Koot Jordaan |
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Fresh air in, pests out: why stainless insect screens matter beyond traditional malaria zones
Recent “odyssean” malaria cases in non-endemic areas like the Free State show that risk can travel with people and goods. Roff’s 304 stainless insect screens block mosquitoes while keeping airflow...
Jan Jordaan |
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Next-generation R-40 maize mill (2026): compact 2–3 t/hr turnkey plant for Africa
Roff’s next-generation 2026 R-40 maize mill delivers proven commercial performance in a compact 2–3 TPH turnkey plant. Smaller footprint, smarter flow, lower running costs.
Koot Jordaan |
