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EIMA 2022 is about to start! A new and unmissable edition of the International Exhibition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening that, as per tradition, will take place in Bologna, from 9 to 13 November. Once again, the largest exhibition ...

Considering the specific characteristics of rice – one of the most delicate cereals on the market – for its drying it is a good idea to opt for plants that can respect 100% these peculiarities, so as to increase its ...

As early as the 1980s, but increasingly in the 1990s, the need to process organic and organic grains with systems capable of preserving all their organoleptic characteristics was confirmed. To meet these new needs of farms, Mecmar designs and manufactures ...

Used to remove excess moisture from the crop, a mechanical grain dryer needs careful inspection before being put back into operation after a long rest period. While it is true that mechanization of agriculture allows for the improvement of dried ...

It is with a view to generating more profit for your farm that Mecmar builds grain drying systems to reduce the amount of water naturally present in the grain immediately after harvesting. Excessive moisture in cereals is counterproductive to their ...

Do you produce small quantities of ancient grains (ancient maize, buckwheat, ancient wheat) and/or special grains? Are you aware of how crucial it is to take care of such peculiar productions? Also for this reason, ancient grains are often cultivated ...

Are you looking for a machine to roast your crop but not sure which model to choose? In this short guide we will explain, point by point, all the aspects to consider when considering the purchase of a seed roaster. ...

Why are legumes considered high energy foods? Because they consist of 50% starch, an important carbohydrate. However, despite the high nutritional value typical of legumes, they are also known to contain antinutritional factors: antitriptics. The presence of these reduces the ...

The term storage is widely used in the context of grain handling. But what is it specifically? Grain storage makes it possible to “park” the crop between one processing operation and the next, whether it is for drying or roasting ...

Not all grain drying systems are the same. Depending on the type of product your business needs to dry and the way your farm is structured, you may opt for a different model of dryer.    If you are looking ...

Simplifying the storage of grain, increasing its commercial value and avoiding the development of mould: this is why it is important to know as precisely as possible the moisture level of the grain before selling it. This is how to ...

By using biomass grain drying systems, the drying process can become greener and more sustainable. In fact, plants equipped with a biomass heating system can obtain bioenergy to heat the air needed to remove excess moisture from the crop without ...

Is it worthwhile for your company to buy a diesel grain dryer? For practical reasons, diesel is still the most common type of burner on the market today. However, viable alternatives, such as gas and biomass, are also gaining ground. ...

Why invest in an electric cereal roaster? For farmers, it is essential to have the right equipment to make the most of the product of their harvest: roasting is an emblematic example. Given the high nutritional value of cereal crops ...

Mechanization and automation: these are the characteristics that distinguish Mecmar drying systems. The high technology that characterises these solutions is combined with a long agricultural tradition: this is how it becomes possible to satisfy the drying needs of all farmers. ...

What is the most important challenge facing modern agriculture? Making the best use of the resources the earth has to offer, thanks to the use of cutting-edge, high-performance technological solutions, with a view to efficiency and sustainability. The way we ...

In order to fully exploit the functions of a drying system, it is essential to take care of the correct management of its components: a more than decisive element, able to improve the performance of the machine and make the ...

Which dryer best meets the needs of your company? The choice of a drying system basically depends on three main interrelated factors: type of operation: continuous cycle or discontinuous cycle; drive mode of the dryer; system heating system and type ...

The grain roasting phase is essential because it eliminates anti-nutritional factors, increases the availability of proteins, and improves the digestibility of the grain, favoring the well-being of your farm and the productivity of your company. Today it is possible to ...

The cultivation of soy is an ancient process, the processing of which dates back to about 5000 years ago. Soy was the fruit of the earth revered by the Chinese people and together with rice, wheat and millet it was considered ...

In the harvesting cereals phase there are many aspects to consider: in particular, it is necessary to have the right equipment and keep in mind some useful tips so that you can best preserve your cereals in the following months. ...

After a long wait, EIMA 2021 finally arrives, forty-fourth edition of the International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition. The fair, usually biennial, took place last year in a digital version: a complete innovation in the sector, which represented a unique ...

Drying has always played a decisive and indispensable function as regards the treatment of cereal crops. Cereals, in fact, need to be subjected to a removal process of the excess moisture to prevent fermentation and degenerative phenomena that can compromise their ...

To store and preserve all types of cereals in the best possible way, it is essential to go through a correct drying phase. Each farm has specific production to satisfy. In order to market a high-quality product, it is important ...

The best way to gently dry corn is to treat the grain when it’s still attached to the cob. In this way the most delicate part of the grain remains attached to the cob and remains protected throughout the drying ...

Rice is certainly the most consumed cereal in the world: about 30% of the world population habitually uses it for daily nutrition, thanks to its many beneficial and curative properties. In Italy, the cultivation of rice affects large agricultural areas, ...

Since ancient times, the drying of cereals has always been a decisive and necessary process to safely pass to the next step of storage. But for what reason? Do you want to find out why farmers dry grain before storing ...

Drying is a millenary technique that has always represented a competitive advantage of great value within farms. Today on the market there are different models, but what are the criteria to take into consideration to choose the type of dryer ...

The maize harvest generally takes place in September, when the humidity values ​​are around 24-25%. These values, however, vary according to the climatic conditions and the ripening stage of the product. In some areas, maize is harvested even at 40-45% ...

The humidity inside the grains, in cereals but also in legumes, can become a problem if post-harvest treatments are not carried out to reduce the level of moisture. In fact, a certain water content is always present in the crops at ...

Corn, like many other types of cereal, needs to undergo stabilization processes in order not to degenerate during the storage phase. In fact, for its correct conservation, corn must be brought to a safe drying level that respects the terms ...

Based on the principle “we are what we eat”, if we eat healthy, we grow healthy (if we eat plastic we become plastic), when we talk about soy it is fundamental reference the roasting phase. In fact, this treatment makes ...

For proper animal nutrition it is essential that the cereals are treated and stored in a safe and respectful way of the different organoleptic properties. To increase digestibility and the ability to better assimilate proteins and fats of vegetable origin, ...

Finding increasingly innovative solutions that can respond to the most varied needs is what Mecmar aims to do, day after day. This is why the latest innovation in the Mecmar range also introduces a new line of products: electric roasters. Mecmar ...

Rice is a particularly popular crop all over the world and it offers the opportunity to grow different varieties of grains. It is a basic element in the nutrition of almost half of the world’s population (Ricestat, 2018): around 500 million ...

To prevent the onset of fermentation and degenerative phenomena that can generate from the moisture naturally present in the cereal, it’s necessary to treat the crops in order to remove the excess moisture. Thanks to drying, the correct shelf life ...

In the choice of the best dryer for your company you must consider not only the quantity of product you need to dry, but also how you want the water evaporation process to take place. In fact, the desiccant body ...

Controlling the humidity of the cereal is the most important process in maintaining the quality of non-perishable preserved foods, such as cereals and legumes. In fact, improper food storage leads to the loss of quality and nutrients and, consequently, to ...

The constant search for innovation, in Mecmar, starts from the dialogue with farmers, listening to their needs. It is precisely from one of these that the CD30 static cob dryer was born, designed specifically for drying corn cobs. The drying ...

Small farms can greatly benefit from the use of a grain dryer, if this is suitable for the company in which it is used. Therefore, in the investment evaluation phase, you have to pay attention to which type of grain ...

Before selling, most cereals and legumes must not only be dried, but also cleaned to remove any residues and dust. Having a clean final product ready for the market offers several advantages: specific machinery or equipment is often used to ...

Corn is an extremely well-known crop all over the world, which requires drying to be put on the market. This treatment naturally involves costs, but these can be reduced to achieve profit maximization. How? Mecmar, specialist in the production of ...

The drying of cereals is a process known since ancient times which, over the decades, has experienced evolutions and changes. The grain drying treatment, which proved indispensable, is still carried out today, in several and different ways. If done effectively, ...

Investing in a grain roasting machine can be a winning choice for farmers and farms. In fact, cereals treated with these machines will considerably improve their quality: not only in terms of taste and fragrance, but also in terms of ...

Grain dryers are not all the same. Years of research and highly advanced technologies have led to the development of different solutions that could satisfy very different drying needs. For this reason, today we are faced with a varied offer ...

The grain dryers are extremely advantageous machines for any farm and farmers, who need to dry their product in order to be able to store or sell it. When choosing a grain dryer, it is important to be careful to ...

Drying is an important process for the conservation and market of many crops, first of all cereals and legumes. One of the most effective ways of removing moisture from cereals is by drying grain with aeration and heat: but how ...

Drying is an indispensable process in order to store and market numerous crops for food use, such as cereals and legumes. Over the centuries, this process has been carried out in different ways and with both simple and technologically advanced ...

Every year, 1/3 of cereals produced globally is lost before reaching the consumer, for a total of about 600 million tons of loss. One of the main causes is the presence of aflatoxins – harmful and carcinogenic elements – that ...

Soybean cultivation is nowadays widespread all over the world. In human nutrition, this product is becoming increasingly frequent not only in the cultures of Asia, its place of origin, but also in the rest of the planet. In addition, soy ...

In agriculture, every day, numerous crops are produced: many of them are intended to be used for animal feed, many others reach our tables. We are talking about legumes and cereals, a fundamental part for a proper nutrition. These products ...

One of the most important events for the agricultural sector is approaching: EIMA International, International Exhibition of Agricultural and Gardening Machinery, an event that over the years has become an essential event for all companies within the agriculture industry. Due ...

We will be present at World Ag Expo 2020 in Tulare, US, from February 11 to 13th at booth B6. Come and visit us to exchange an idea, a past experience or simply for a greeting. you will be welcome!

We will meet you in Verona at Fieragricola 2020 from 29 January to 1 February 2020 in Hall 8, stand D6. Come and visit us to exchange an idea, a past experience or simply for a greeting. you will be ...

We will meet in Hanover at AGRITECHNICA 2019 from November 10th to 16th. Come and visit us at stand 7 D21 to exchange an idea, a past experience or simplya greeting, you will be welcome!

The NANO series is the synthesis of compactness and technology, closing in itself all the experiences gathered from more than 40 years of evolution of grain dryers and the compactness and flexibility of being able to easily dry anywhere and ...

We are happy to present the new T100 roaster which increases the current roaster range. This T100 with an output of 10 tons/h can be combined with a MECMAR cooler to guarantee high-level industrial production.

We will meet in Bothaville (South Africa) at NAMPO Show 2019 from May 14th to 17th. Come and visit us at stand F2 – Italian Pavilion to discover our news or simply a greeting, you will be welcome!

We will meet in Paris at SIMA 2019 from February 24th to 26th. Come and visit us at stand 6 A 082 to exchange an idea, a past experience or simplya greeting, you will be welcome!

We have recently developed and built internally a new boiler to produce heat from solid fuels of ecological origin (pellets, wood chips, corn cobs), With this boiler it is possible to use cheaper fuels compared to traditional fuels such as gas ...

  We will meet you in Bologna at the EIMA 2018 Fair from 7 to 11 November 2018 at stand Hall 29/30  B11. Come and visit us to exchange an idea, a past experience or simply for a greeting. We ...

We will meet in Verona at FIERAGRICOLA 2018 from January 31st to February 3rd  at STAND 06/E8. Come and visit us  to exchange an idea, a past experience or simply  a greeting, You will be welcome!

We will meet in Hannover at AGRITECHNICA 2017 from November 12th to 18th  at STAND 07/A17. Come and visit us  to exchange an idea, a past experience or simply  a greeting, You will be welcome!

We will meet in Moscow at GOLDEN AUTUMN 2017 from October  4th to 7th AT STAND B282.   Come and visit us  to exchange an idea, a past experience or simplya greeting, You will be welcome! 

The professional dryer for drying small to medium quantities  of product such as hemp seeds, grape seeds, cereals, fruits, vegetables, herbs. For its compact line and dimensions (2600mm x 1650mm x 2250mm), it can be easily moved even in limited ...

The range of toasters is enriched with the New Model T10 With a production of 1-1.2 ton / h This roasting machine has been designed to meet the needs of any Small / Medium Agricultural Farmer who believes in Potentiality, in Growth ...

We will meet in Paris at SIMA 2017 from February 26th to March 3rd. Come and visit us at stand 3 B 069 to exchange an idea, a past experience or simplya greeting, you will be welcome!

In December 2016 we renewed our quality management system. Since 2010 we have been pursuing the philosophy of ISO 9001 as daily guideline for motivating us to give the best in all areas: from the design of the smallest components to the ...

We use environmentally friendly paint systems. Special attention was given to organic products with the introduction of heat exchangers for drying. Cogeneration systems. The farms can now use alternative heat sources for drying (eg. hot water) with new cogeneration systems ...

Ours is a family-run business that has been engaged in the production of grain dryers for over 40 years. The family passion has been handed down from generation to generation as a guarantee of continuity, guiding the company towards production ...