Agriculture
Brief Intro to Proposed Oyi Compact Rice Mill:
The producer or small mill operation
Objectives
Mills are using the compact systems for small or specialty lots that are not appropriate to run through a large production line. It is possible to obtain an economical, easy to operate rice mill, and the Farm-to-Fork(1) revolution has given producers the ability to enjoy the profits otherwise surrendered to middle men that reap the rewards of the harvest.
Consumers are paying a premium for high quality rice and food products that they can be assured are produced in the local area. Local production offers food security for a region, food safety in being able to identify the origin of the identity preserved varieties, support of local business enterprises, and reliably fresh, good tasting food for our families.
The traditional trend in the US is to produce large volumes (cwt. or lbs. per hour) of milled brown and white rice to reduce the cost of production. Rice of different varieties and origins are blended and the overall appearance, cooking qualities and taste, have been diluted for the sake of a low cost bag of rice in the supermarket. Consequently, meals in the US market featuring rice as a component are limited. But in Nigeria, the opposite is the case.
It is possible for an independent producer, and many of them exist today, to own a rice mill with a minimum investment in equipment and labor input. This pre-engineered compact mill is complete and delivered ready to assemble. Additional accessory items such as rice enrichment applicators, color sorters, metal separators, by-product handling, and packaging equipment are available to suit your individual requirements.
Economical
Cost of the basic white rice equipment package (capacity based on paddy input)
Compact Mills 1133 lbs./hour
High Quality Final Product
High Head Rice Yield
Can produce medium, short grain as well aromatic varieties
Easy to Operate with one person
Easy to Maintain
Space Requirements
The yields (percentage of whole kernels as finished product) are comparable to and the kernel finish can be as good or greater than a full, modern production mill. Considering the low cost investment, ease of operation, minimum personnel, flexibility in producing brown rice to “top quality” milled rice, and technical support from Dallas, Texas, the time may be right to consider a mill for every region of the rice production area. Those who enter the market first have the greatest opprortunity to establish a loyal following and brand recognition.
Independent millers can produce bulk rice products for others to package or invest in packaging and marketing, to gain brand recognition and greater profit opportunities.
Component Illustration
Optional Turnkey Equipment
Paddy Day Bin
Equipment for brown rice production
Color Sorter
White Rice Enhancement Application Equipment
Jumbo Bag Weighing and Filling
Sew Bag, 20-100 lb., weighing and sewing
Small package filling (such as 1 or 2 lb. “pillow”)
Motor Controls
Plant Automation
Paddy Milling Equipment for Small Samples
Installation services and technical support
Notes: (1) Farm-to-fork (or farm-to-table) refers to the stages of the production of food: harvesting, storage, processing, packaging, sales, and consumption.] Farm-to-table also refers to a movement concerned with producing food locally and delivering that food to local consumers. Linked to the local food movement, the movement is promoted by some in the agriculture, food service, and restaurant communities. It may also be associated with organic farming initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and community-supported agriculture. Wikipedia; 7 October, 2014.