Annex 2.12 : Research initiatives for addressing the technology gaps in primary processing of small millets
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2018-05
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Benchmark design features are provided to guide new designs of hulling machines for small millets. This Annex is part of a larger project “Scaling Up Small Millet Post-Harvest and Nutritious Food Products.” Details of the development of new hullers are given in this report. Trials were conducted on several varieties of millets. More trials with different specific gravity separators are necessary, so that suitable models can be recommended to small millet processors. Prototypes and methods of grain processing are described and discussed, illustrated with clear photographs. Machine performance and efficiencies are presented, as well as improved storage innovations.
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This work was carried out with the aid of a grant from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and with financial support from the Government of Canada, provided through Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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MILLET, FOOD PROCESSING, GRAIN PROCESSING, AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT, AGRICULTURAL INNOVATIONS, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY, FOOD STORAGE, FOOD TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA