Th3_The state of rice postharvest handling and processing technologies in Uganda
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3rd Africa Rice Congress Theme 3: Rice processing and marketing Mini symposium: constraints to and opportunities for rice processing and marketing Author: Okurut
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Th3_The state of rice postharvest handling and processing technologies in Uganda
- 1. The state of rice postharvest handling and processing technologies in Uganda S. Okurut, A. Candia, M. Masette, T.E. Oker, A. Komakech and J. Mudusu
- 2. Why the study • PHH methods • PHP machinery • knowledge and skills in PHHP • Low quality • Markets
- 3. Purpose of the study Identify and assess condition of rice Post Harvest Handling and Processing (PHHP) methods and technologies commonly used by farmers and millers
- 4. Identification and Assessment Farmers - 408 Rice Millers - 297 Key Informants-161 Whole Sellers- 3 Face-to-face FGDs Observations: Rice farms Rice mills
- 5. Harvesting 99.8% Sickles/knives 0.2% Combines 87.6% cut at base 11.6% cut head 0.8% strip
- 6. Threshing • 98.9% beating sticks • 0.9% portable threshers • 0.2% combine harvesters
- 7. Drying • 100% open sun • 93.9% tarpaulin • 2.5% concrete floor • 4% hard soil Problem: Thin layer drying
- 8. Cleaning 100% traditional winnower in air current
- 9. Small Rice Mills • Englebergs – 580 • Eastern • Mill tops – 156 • North, West and Central
- 10. Medium and Large Rice Mills Medium Mill • 13 • Not Computerized Large Mill • 1 only • Computerized
- 11. Safety and Hygiene at small mills
- 12. Conclusion • Improve and promote appropriate PHP machinery • Enhance technical skills of stakeholders
Editor's Notes
- Exposed belts potential cause to accidentsOperator working without safety gearPoor electric wiring exposing operators and customers to deadly electric shocks and the whole plant to fire risks