This story in the New Vision Online, described this new machine designed and built by Joseph Kavuma of Tonnet Enterprises of Uganda.

….Beans, maize, soya beans, groundnuts, millet, simsim cowpeas and tomatoes can all be treated in the machine before planting.

“The machine can treat 75kgs in 10 minutes. The whole process; loading, mixing and off-loading takes approximately 20 minutes. In an hour, you can treat 225kgs of seeds or grain,” explains Kavuma.

…..However, Kavuma warns that for the machine to work effectively, it must be greased routinely. Servicing and repairing the bearings has to be done at least once a month. He says the tumbler should not be loaded with more than 75kgs.

….The smallest treating plant costs sh1.5m, but there is room for negotiation,” Kavuma says.

Tags: Equipment Descriptions, seed, treatment, Uganda

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