Post-Harvest Processing Equipment Every South African Farmer Should Consider
05 May 2026 · 8 min read · Agristart Team
The FAO estimates Sub-Saharan post-harvest losses at 30% or more for grains. In South Africa, a meaningful chunk of that is avoidable with the right on-farm processing kit.
Threshers and shellers
A small motorised maize sheller can process 500–1,000 kg/hour — work that takes a team a full day by hand. For mixed grains, multi-crop threshers handle wheat, sunflower and sorghum on the same machine.
Cleaning and grading
Buyers in South Africa pay premiums for clean, graded product. A simple seed cleaner removes chaff, broken kernels and foreign matter, lifting your price per ton.
Drying and storage
Moisture is the enemy. Bring grain down to safe storage moisture (typically 12–13% for maize) before it goes into silos or bags. Pair processing with proper storage to lock in the gains.
Explore our Processing Equipment collection for shellers, threshers and graders sized for South African operations.
