Community vs Commercial Milling Explained
Know the difference between commercial and community milling so you can decide which suites your situation best.
Koot Jordaan |
Featured blogs
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!
-
-
Community Milling success stories from Lesotho
Community milling success stories: meet maize milling entrepreneurs Godfrey Pheello Kou, Jerry Ntsheke and Mahala Molapo.
Jan Jordaan |
-
Bring the mill to the community with the innovative Posho
Roff's innovative Posho mill is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to start a community milling business.
Jan Jordaan |
-
Community Milling: Feeding possiblity
Community milling: feeding possibility explores the concept of community milling and why Roff’s Posho roller mill is the ideal compact machine for the job.
Jan Jordaan |
Featured blog
View all-
Roller vs hammer mills: the ultimate guide to energy, yield and ROI
Roller vs hammer mills: which is best for fine maize flour? In African markets, many consumers prefer ultra-fine maize flour. Hammer mills are affordable and simple, but they use more...
Koot Jordaan |
-
Kamunu Milling: A story of grit, growth and game-changing decisions
Behind every successful milling operation is a powerful story — and Kamunu Milling is no exception. In Namibia’s Zambezi Region, where resilience is often the difference between survival and success,...
Jan Jordaan |
-
Maize milling processes and terms explained
Discover how maize is transformed into super maize meal, samp, and animal feed in this step-by-step guide to the maize milling process. This article explains key milling terms, stages from...
Koot Jordaan |
-
Community Posho mill: Food security & family legacy
A compact Roff Posho mill can turn a village’s own maize into affordable meal, generate steady cash for the owner, and leave a business the next generation can grow. Discover...
Jan Jordaan |
-
Bulk vs bagged intake: Cost, hygiene and speed
Choosing between bulk and bagged maize intake has a big impact on your mill’s cost-efficiency, hygiene standards, and production speed. This blog breaks down the pros and cons of each...
Koot Jordaan |
-
Shift miller checklist: 10 habits that ensure quality
Behind every quality bag of maize meal is a skilled shift miller. This blog breaks down the 10 daily habits that set top-performing millers apart—covering inspections, hygiene, machine calibration, and...
Jan Jordaan |
-
Africa’s food security amid global turmoil
As Africa faces intensifying hunger in 2025, the biggest threats to food security no longer come from global markets — but from within. From internal conflicts and climate shocks to...
Jan Jordaan |
-
Maize milling food safety: key steps
When it comes to running a successful milling business, food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. In today’s market, consumers demand safe, clean food, and a single contamination incident can cost you...
Jan Jordaan |
