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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 meal, posho mill, small maize mill

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 | August 6, 2025

High quality maize meal, product quality check
Maize meal quality checks #4: Oil check
In the last of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the oil check.
Tony Elliot | February 3, 2022
Animal feed, Hammer mills, Roff Milling, roller mills
The Advantages of Roller vs Hammer Mills
Both hammer and roller mills have their advantages, a combination of both can maximise production capacity and cost-effectiveness.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
Extraction rate, Maize Milling, Maize milling Africa
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.
Tony Elliot | February 3, 2022
business advice, Entrepreneurship, profitable business
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.
Charl Marais | February 3, 2022
Maize Milling, Roff Milling
The influence of grain hardness on maize meal production
There are many factors that play a part in producing a quality product, and one such factor is the influence of grain hardness.
Jan Jordaan | February 3, 2022
Stainless steel woven wire mesh
Wire mesh in papermaking
Wire mesh plays a vital role in the paper manufacturing industry by removing moisture from the pulp.
Jan Jordaan | February 3, 2022
High quality maize meal, Stainless steel woven wire mesh
Roff supplies quality stainless steel wire mesh for quality milling
Food safety is a priority when producing maize meal, we not only provide the highest quality wire mesh products but also use it in our own machines.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
5 ton maize mill, Maize Milling, profitable business
Roff’s C-80 – leading the conventional mill
Roff’s C-80 Commercial Mill with a capacity of 5 to 15 tons per hour gives you the competitive advantage to outperform the conventional mill.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
4 ton maize mill, profitable business
Saving you time and money: The R-70's quick installation
From supplying, Roff factory pre-assembly, project management and full turnkey services – the R-70 can be operational within 6 weeks.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
Maize mill, profitable business, Roff Milling, roller mills
Roff adds roller mills to the R-70 for improved quality
The Roff R-70 mill boasts with the proven MK6D roller mills. This compact plant is designed to be upgradable to produce up to 100 ton per day.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
extraction rates, Maize Milling, profitable business
Looking for the advantage in maize meal production?
Roff’s R-70 maize milling machine delivers on above industry average extraction rate with best in class profitability when it comes to production.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
Extraction rate, Maize Milling, profitable business
Turning maize into money with the Roff R-70 maize mill
It’s now more important than ever that farmers and producers add value to their existing crop and lines of revenue to turn maize into money.
Koot Jordaan | February 3, 2022
Roff Industries helps to set industry standards
The South African Grain Laboratory (SAGL) has created a Milling Index calibration using a laboratory-scale ROFF mill to set industry standards.
Charl Marais | February 3, 2022

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 | August 6, 2025
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 | August 4, 2025
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 | July 29, 2025
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 | July 3, 2025
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 | July 2, 2025
Maize meal fortification compliance guide 2025
Staying compliant with maize meal fortification regulations in 2025 is essential for millers across sub-Saharan Africa. This hands-on guide outlines the latest requirements, practical steps for implementation, and how small...
Koot Jordaan | June 12, 2025
Moisture control for community maize millers
Quality control plays an important role in every stage of the production of maize products, from intake to packing. This is also true for community millers, since their customers are...
Jan Jordaan | June 2, 2025
How to maximise maize meal shelf life
Learn what really controls maize meal shelf life—moisture, fat, temperature, packaging and fortification—and get practical steps to prevent spoilage, stay compliant and protect profits in your maize or community mill.
Jan Jordaan | May 28, 2025