• The benefits of using a grain moisture meter are endless. A grain moisture meter is a technological device that measures the amount of water in grains such as rice, corn, beans, wheat, millet among others. Here, we share the benefits of using a grain moisture meter as a grain farmer, aggregator, or commodity trader.

Why Use A Grain Moisture Meter?

Before the invention of grain moisture meters, farmers measured the moisture content of their grains by biting into them. If the grain easily breaks, it is said to be dried, otherwise, it is not.

While this act may be beneficial, it indirectly contributes to post-harvest loss and the error margin is huge. This is because grains that may be dried on the surface could still be holding moisture within. And grains that have been bitten have to be thrown away.

However, thanks to technology, grain moisture meters do a more efficient and effective job of measuring the water content of grains. Due to the high level of technology with grain moisture meters, farmers can easily find out if their grains are dried or not. This can be done within a matter of minutes. Saving time, energy and reducing post-harvest losses.

Benefits Of Using A Grain Moisture Meter

Quality Control: For grain farmers, aggregators, and commodity traders, it is important that their grains meet international standards of quality at all times. This includes meeting the recommended moisture levels for each type of grain. This means constantly checking if grains are dried enough, both before storage and while in storage.

Using grain moisture meters allows you to know and be certain that your grains conform to standards of quality. It also helps prevent losses and early detection of grain spoilage and deterioration.

Prevention of mold growth in grains: When grains are stored, it is important that the moisture content of the grains is controlled to prevent mold infestation. Mold thrives in damp, moist areas or environments. It can grow on moist grains starting with a small fraction and spreading across a whole production.

Using a grain moisture meter to constantly measure the moisture levels of stored grains helps to control their moisture content and prevent mold growth. This way, you will easily know whether your grains need to be removed from storage for redrying or not.

Reduce post-harvest loss and increase revenue: Post-harvest loss refers to the reduction in the quality and quantity of grains. As the world population increases, farmers have to improve the production of high-quality grains. Through increasing productivity with relatively low costs, in order to increase profits too. 

This means post-harvest losses must be reduced and managed through the use of the best tools and implements. A grain moisture meter is one of the best tools for farmers, aggregators, and commodity traders. This is because it will help in the early detection of high moisture content in grains. This helps to prevent grain spoilage and maintain grain quality.

Take Away

At Sesi Technologies, we are committed to helping African Farmers increase yield and make more profits. Through our affordable technologies for African Farmers. Our GrainMate GM-102 grain moisture meter is one of our affordable technologies available. Call us on +23355 569 9870 to purchase or for more inquiries.