{"id":17771,"date":"2022-06-20T10:43:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T08:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/news\/grain_processing_how_best_to_dry_ancient_grains_and_special_grains-77"},"modified":"2023-06-07T18:12:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T16:12:31","slug":"grain_processing_how_best_to_dry_ancient_grains_and_special_grains-77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mecmargroup.com\/en\/news\/grain_processing_how_best_to_dry_ancient_grains_and_special_grains-77","title":{"rendered":"Grain processing: how best to dry ancient grains and special grains?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you produce small quantities of ancient grains<\/strong> (ancient maize, buckwheat, ancient wheat) and\/or special<\/strong> grains<\/strong>? Are you aware of how crucial it is to take care<\/strong> of such peculiar productions? Also for this reason, ancient grains are often cultivated<\/strong> with different<\/strong> techniques<\/strong> than those used for traditional grain, so that their high quality level and relative value on the market stand out.<\/p>\n

To date, the most popular solutions for drying cereals<\/strong> consist of bulk<\/strong> systems<\/strong>, in which large quantities of product are processed. More often than not, such solutions<\/strong> are too<\/strong> large<\/strong> to succeed in drying a small batch of grain.<\/p>\n

Since these are special grains<\/strong>, Mecmar designs and manufactures solutions for their drying that ensure an extremely careful and delicate grain processing<\/strong>. This supports the agri-food supply chain, fostering greater sustainability from an economic and social point of view.<\/p>\n

Your harvest<\/strong> can thus be dried quickly<\/strong>, processed<\/strong> uniformly<\/strong> and homogeneously<\/strong> and stored optimally with Mecmar<\/strong> equipment<\/strong>. Flexible<\/strong> machines that are easy<\/strong> to<\/strong> transport<\/strong>, these dryers can be used to process any<\/strong> type<\/strong> of<\/strong> grain<\/strong>, including those requiring special treatment.<\/p>\n

Ready to find out how effective cereal processing is achieved with Mecmar plants<\/strong>? We tell you about it in this article.<\/p>\n

Get the best for the money: process your harvest with maximum efficiency<\/h3>\n

The grain<\/strong> processing<\/strong> process includes different<\/strong> steps<\/strong> such as cleaning, milling and storage. These also include the drying<\/strong> stage, which is useful as it ensures that the crop does not decay<\/strong> due to mould and aflatoxins, but retains its quality<\/strong> in the long<\/strong> term<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But what is the plus<\/strong> of Mecmar’s grain processing plants? These are multi-crop industrial grain dryers<\/a>, i.e. suitable for drying all types of crops<\/strong>, including the most specialised ones. Wheat<\/strong>, maize<\/strong>, barley<\/strong>, rice<\/strong> and much<\/strong> more<\/strong>: during the drying process, the grains are not only dried but also cleaned and cooled, ready for optimal grain storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the best solution for drying special cereals?<\/h3>\n

Mecmar’s mobile grain dryers for grain processing also include the NANO<\/strong> series<\/strong> – small grain dryers<\/a> – perfect for farmers<\/strong> and small<\/strong> agricultural cooperatives<\/strong> who wish to dry their harvest independently and devote the same care to this stage as to all other grain processing steps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why are NANO series plants the optimal solution for processing special grain\u00a0<\/strong>such as buckwheat and ancient maize? They are dryers that make it possible to \u201cshorten\u201d the supply chain<\/strong>, limiting its impact: in fact, the person who produces and harvests the grain is the same person who can, in total autonomy, take care of its drying<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Requiring little current, Mecmar’s mobile dryers belonging to the NANO series are defined as \u201clow absorption systems\u201d<\/strong>: all that is needed to function properly is the activation of an electrical outlet with a power rating of 15 kw<\/strong>. Moreover, being space-saving<\/strong>, thanks to their compact<\/strong> but<\/strong> robust design<\/strong>, the dryers can be easily moved according to your company’s needs.<\/p>\n

Highly<\/strong> evolved<\/strong> technology<\/strong>, flexibility<\/strong> and agility<\/strong> of<\/strong> movement<\/strong>: Mecmar’s NANO dryers are so popular because of their advanced design, an expression of robustness, efficiency and durability. By choosing such a solution, your company too will enjoy a grain drying<\/strong> and processing<\/strong> system<\/strong> that will increase<\/strong> your<\/strong> company’s<\/strong> profits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The NANO series is designed to meet multiple requirements. Let us look at some of them in brief:<\/p>\n

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  1. Small quantities to be processed<\/strong>: the dryer can process a minimum of 2 tons and a maximum of 6 tons at a time.<\/li>\n
  2. Small power<\/strong> requirements (a 20 HP tractor or a 15kW power supply).<\/li>\n
  3. NANO drying takes place via heat<\/strong> exchanger<\/strong> with<\/strong> 100%<\/strong> clean air<\/strong> to prevent combustion products coming into contact with the grain to be dried.<\/li>\n
  4. The NANO dryer is very compact, which is why, when not in use, it can be parked in the shed until the next season<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  5. The cereal<\/strong> is cleaned<\/strong> until<\/strong> it<\/strong> is<\/strong> dried<\/strong> to bring out its quality properties.<\/li>\n
  6. Purchasing a NANO dryer represents a low<\/strong> investment<\/strong>, easily amortised in a short time.<\/li>\n
  7. NANO dryers allow you to dry your own grain and, at the same time, provide a drying service<\/strong> to<\/strong> other<\/strong> farmers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  8. When combined with 4.0 facilities, the NANO series allows you to digitise the drying process<\/strong> and provide additional information on production, consumption and production cycles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In conclusion<\/h3>\n

    Sustainable<\/strong>, efficient<\/strong> and simple<\/strong> to<\/strong> use<\/strong>: Mecmar dryers are designed to meet the drying needs of any farm, from the most structured to the smallest. In particular, if you are looking for a high-performance dryer<\/strong> for your farm that guarantees optimal processing of small<\/strong> quantities<\/strong> of special<\/strong> cereals<\/strong>, then now is the time to consider purchasing a Mecmar NANO<\/strong> dryer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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