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MAKING MONEY FROM MAIZE IN AFRICA
This blog takes a look at why producing maize meal in Africa is a sound business opportunity, the challenges faced by African producers, and some of the corrective measures that could be taken to increase the growth of maize in Africa.

EFFECTIVE GRAIN STORAGE TO MANAGE MAIZE SUPPLY
Storing grain effectively is pivotal in ensuring consistent maize supply and therefore avoiding major price fluctuations. This blog provides an overview on grain storage.

5 FOOD PACKAGING DESIGN TIPS TO MOVE YOUR PRODUCT
Package design has a real impact on our shopping choices. Roff brings you five top tips for effective food packaging design to help you move your maize.

THE HISTORY OF DEGERMINATION IN MAIZE MILLING: PART 1
We take a look at the evolution of the degerminator in the maize milling industry and how it has developed to meet South African needs.

THE PRACTICALITIES OF STARTING A MAIZE MILLING BUSINESS
Understand the feasibility considerations of the industry you’re entering, including securing start-up capital and determining your ROI or profitability.

CROP SHARE FARMING: A WAY FORWARD FOR SUBSISTENCE FARMERS?
Crop share farming can be beneficial for subsistence farmers, helping them to farm on a bigger and profitable scale, ultimately driving food security.

THE IDEAL MAIZE MILL FOR COMMUNITY MILLING
Roff’s hard-working Posho Maize Milling Machine with simplified roller milling technology is the ideal maize mill for community milling.

TROUBLESHOOTING FOR THE MILLER WHEN EXTRACTION RATES DROP
Troubleshooting for the miller when extraction rates drop - we highlight some of the things that a miller must check when the extraction rate drops.

REMAINING PROFITABLE WHEN THE MARKETS ARE DOWN
Roff gives millers some valuable advice on how to weather a downturn in the market when profits are under pressure.

THE HISTORY OF DEGERMINATION IN MAIZE MILLING: PART 2
We continue our overview of the history of degermination in the maize milling industry, particularly the machines that came after the Beall degerminator.