NO STOPPING KENYA'S BUFFALO MILLERS
Buffalo Millers in Eldoret, Kenya is the culmination of the hard work, dedication and savvy business instincts of Evans Killy, who has built his maize milling business into one of...
Jan 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!
NO STOPPING KENYA'S BUFFALO MILLERS
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Roff Switches to Solar
This blog offers a few insights Roff gathered along its solar journey, which might be of use to maize millers also considering going the solar route.
Charl Marais |
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Maize Milling Processes and Terms explained
A simple explanation of how a maize mill works and the processes that can take place during the production of maize meal and bran.
Koot Jordaan |
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Market Overview: Maize Production in Kenya
Maize is the most widely grown crop in sub-Saharan Africa, and is a staple food for roughly 50% of the population. As such, it’s critical to ensuring food security on...
Danike Bouwer |
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Mycotoxins: The Danger Lurking in our Food?
In this article we give an overview of this deadly mould that also attacks maize and produces the dangerous mycotoxin, aflatoxin. We look at ways of minimising the risk from exposure to...
Danike Bouwer |
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Market overview: Maize meal production in South Africa
Maize is the most widely grown crop in sub-Saharan Africa and is a staple food for an estimated 50% of the population, therefore critical to ensuring food security on the continent.
Koot Jordaan |
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Roff Unveils a Patented Degerminator and Higher Capacity Pre-Cleaner
Bothaville, Free State – Roff Milling took the opportunity presented by the return of Grain SA NAMPO Harvest Day 2022 to unveil two newcomers to the ever expanding Roff product...
Koot Jordaan |
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Ensuring food safety by implementing a HACCP plan
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs are intended to ensure that product safety requirements in the food industry are met, so that hazards like listeriosis outbreaks never occur.
Charl Marais |
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SP-1: The Ideal Mill for starting a Maize Milling Business
Start your very own profitable business producing maize meal with Roff’s SP-1 Milling Machine and compromise on reliability or quality.
Danike Bouwer |
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Maize Miller, Preventative Maintenance ensures profits
Preventive maintenance refers to all maintenance done in order to prevent milling equipment failure, or to spot a failure early. Preventive maintenance practices include the inspection, lubrication and cleaning of...
Danike Bouwer |
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Threats and opportunities for the Maize Milling industry arising from the Russia/Ukraine conflict
In order to fill the void left by the Russia/Ukraine conflict, it will be crucial for maize producers and millers to get their ducks in a row, e.g. by optimising...
Danike Bouwer |
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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...
Jan Jordaan |
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6 Ways to increase your maize mill's capacity and profitability
If you want to grow and succeed in maize milling, you need to mill close to the maximum capacity that your mill will allow, but you need to ensure that...
Koot Jordaan |
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The Difference between Commercial and Community Milling
Know the difference between commercial and community milling so you can decide which suites your situation best.
Koot Jordaan |
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NO STOPPING KENYA'S BUFFALO MILLERS
Buffalo Millers in Eldoret, Kenya is the culmination of the hard work, dedication and savvy business instincts of Evans Killy, who has built his maize milling business into one of...
Jan Jordaan |
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Make grit milling work for you with Roff
Widely used by the food and brewing industry in a varying range of products, maize grits can unlock a lucrative business opportunity for millers. Roff Milling offers various maize mills...
Koot Jordaan |
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Drought: An opportunity for community millers who upgrade?
Droughts in Africa are not just isolated events; they often occur in cycles, influenced by phenomena like El Niño. The continent faces various natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and wildfires,...
Danike Bouwer |
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How viable is maize milling as a business venture
If you are considering starting a business in Africa, and want to choose the right venture that’s both profitable and sustainable, read how maize milling as a business compares with...
Danike Bouwer |
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How to upgrade from community to commercial milling
Introduction Boost your profits by upgrading your community milling business to a more profitable commercial mill. Upgrading or expanding is an essential step for long-term growth. Transitioning your mill from...
Danike Bouwer |
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What makes a good maize mill?
Potential maize millers often ask us to explain the attributes of a good mill, and rightly so. The mill you end up choosing for your maize milling operations will be...
Danike Bouwer |
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Yarona Milling – From Humble Beginnings to Maize Milling Success
Of the many Roff clients who sing the praises of their Roff R-70 Maize Mills, brothers Zakariya, Yoonus and Mohammed Hanif Chiboo might just be its biggest fans. They use...
Jan Jordaan |
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The Maize Milling Value Chain in Africa
The maize milling value chain is an intricate web that highlights the importance of different stages and players in the maize industry. From the cultivation of maize with vital inputs...
Danike Bouwer |
