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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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!
Make grit milling work for you with Roff
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Milling Maize into money in Zambia’s Western Province
Mukumbuta Mukumbuta, a Zambian entrepreneur and owner of Country Millers shares how he’s milling maize into money in Zambia.
Naomi De Carvalho |
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Learn more: Roff’s R-70 – Best-In-Class Extraction Rate
We have relaunched the popular Roff SP-1 maize milling machine, ideal for a startup entrepreneur who does not want to compromise on reliability or quality.
Danike Bouwer |
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How Evans Killy built Buffalo Millers into one of Kenya's finest
The story of Evans Killy, Director of Buffalo Millers Limited in Kenya and the successful partnership with Roff Industries with their R-70 Milling Machine.
Danike Bouwer |
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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.
Danike Bouwer |
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The Importance of Extraction Rates on the Overall Maize Mill Profitability
Extraction rate and milling gain contribute towards the company's profits. Let us look at the importance of maintaining an acceptable extraction rate.
Danike Bouwer |
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Types of insecticides and fumigants used in mills
25% of all stored grain, is lost annually to damage caused by insects. We examine different types of insecticides and fumigants maize millers can consider.
Danike Bouwer |
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How maize kernel hardness affects extraction rates: Part 2
Read part 2 in our series on how maize kernel hardness plays an important role in extraction rates, profitability and product quality.
Danike Bouwer |
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5 tips for entrepreneurs writing a business plan
In their latest blog, Roff shares 5 tips for entrepreneurs writing a business plan.
Danike Bouwer |
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Elementary Maize Meal Quality Checks #1: Moisture Content Testing
In the first of the Roff success guide series about elementary product quality checks, Roff explains the moisture content testing process.
Danike Bouwer |
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Elementary 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.
Danike Bouwer |
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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.
Danike Bouwer |
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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.
Danike Bouwer |
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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.
Danike Bouwer |
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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 |
