In the fall of 1928 the Hippo hammer mill was officially launched at the Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg, capital of Natal, Province just three years after the Prince of Wales opened the show in 1925. The mill was named after Hubert the hippo who caused big scale damage to crops in the area. This was a time when the motor […]
Hippo Mills – an Original Story of The Great Age
Posted by Adriaan on September 5, 2016
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Textured soy protein (tsp) part ii
As you read in part 1 of this blog, we discussed the current desire to eat healthier which has resulted in an increased demand for textured soy protein (TSP) as a protein replacement due to its affordability and ability to blend well. In part 2, we will discuss what items you need to produce TSP […]
Posted by Adriaan on July 25, 2016
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Textured soy protein (tsp) part 1
The current desire to eat healthier has increased the demand for textured soy protein (TSP) as a protein replacement due to its affordability and ability to blend well. There are many ways TSP can be used, but the two most common uses of TSP are: meat extender and meat replacement. A meat extender is typically […]
Posted by Adriaan on July 25, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/textured-soy-protein-tsp-part-1/
Milling and dust
For smaller mills, and especially mills like hammer mills that runs at high RPM, dust is one of the biggest problems for a milling enterprise. It’s not only a health hazard to those working with the machine and in its surrounds, but it wastes a great deal of product and it may be the cause […]
Posted by Adriaan on July 8, 2016
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Why should you store your grain yourself?
Farm storage has become more popular over the past 20 years in the South African context – where farmers have been putting up more and more of these on-farm storage silos for the following reasons: To become more independent from the large agricultural companies – by being able to take their grain to market at […]
Posted by Adriaan on July 4, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/why-should-you-store-your-grain-yourself/
Rural agricultural development in Africa
As an equipment manufacturer and supplier, ABC Hansen Africa, based in Pretoria South Africa with subsidiaries in Zambia and Namibia and dealers throughout the continent, strives to contribute to the mechanisation part of the African agricultural renaissance through: Irrigation: With only 4% of African crops under irrigation, this represents a vast area for advancement and […]
Posted by Adriaan on June 22, 2016
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Small scale farming – Mechanization
The world population will grow from 7.3 billion to 9.7 billion in just 34 years from now, 100 million more persons than was estimated in the United Nations’ estimate of 2014. At least 50% of this growth will stem from Africa whose population is expected to double to 2.5 billion. Nigeria’s population would be over […]
Posted by Adriaan on June 22, 2016
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Buckets for Elevators – Steel or Plastic?
Many buyers of buckets for elevators, have concerns about replacing their steel buckets with plastic. The question of whether static electricity generated when using plastic buckets and the subsequent danger of dust explosion is often mentioned. Here are some facts to consider before making up your mind: As regards Static Electricity: A static conducive belt […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
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Grain Drying, Handling & Storage Handbook
Still, some copies left from the last consignment. If you think about grain storage, buy the book first. It’s now selling at R220 including VAT, still the best bargain of your life. One of the many valuable tables in this publication shows the relationship of grain temperature and moisture content to storage in days as […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
https://abchansenafrica-info.co.za/grain-drying-handling-storage-handbook/
Working the niches
Introducing SAFFLOWER. Ever heard of it? Maybe “Carthamus Tinctorius” rings a bell? Known as the world’s most ancient crop, it has excellent oxidative stability, presses easily, has a high yield on marginal land, has a nutty odour & taste and light yellow in colour with 90 – 95% unsaturated fats and a great source of […]
Posted by Adriaan on May 21, 2016
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