Affordable Rice Processing for Kenyan Smallholder Farmers
Transform your paddy harvest into premium white rice with the 2hp Rice Milling Machine – the perfect entry-level rice processor for smallholder farmers in Kenya's rice-growing regions of Mwea, Ahero, Nyando, and Bunyala. This compact, electric-powered machine efficiently removes the husk and polishes rice grains, delivering clean, market-ready white rice.
Designed specifically for small-scale operations processing 100-200kg of paddy per hour, this rice mill allows farmers to add value to their harvest on-farm, eliminating the need to sell raw paddy at low prices to middlemen. With the growing demand for quality Kenyan rice in local markets, this machine is the key to maximizing your rice farming profits.
Features & Benefits
| Key Feature | Benefit to Your Farm |
|---|---|
| 2hp Electric Motor | Runs on standard 220V Kenyan power. Quiet, reliable, and low-maintenance operation. |
| 100-200kg/hr Capacity | Perfect output for smallholder farmers processing their own harvest or offering custom milling services. |
| High Milling Efficiency | Removes husk and polishes rice effectively, producing clean, white rice with minimal grain breakage. |
| Compact Design | Small footprint fits easily in small farm stores or processing sheds. |
| Easy Operation | Simple feed and discharge system requires minimal training for farm workers. |
| Separates Husk & Rice | Built-in separation system delivers clean rice while collecting husk separately for fuel or animal feed. |
| Low Maintenance | Simple mechanical design with widely available spare parts across Kenya. |
Add Value to Your Rice Harvest
- On-Farm Rice Processing: Convert your paddy to white rice, selling at Ksh 120-150/kg instead of raw paddy at Ksh 50-70/kg.
- Custom Milling Services: Offer milling services to neighboring rice farmers – charge Ksh 10-15 per kg of paddy processed.
- Branded Rice Sales: Package and brand your own rice for sale in local markets, supermarkets, and to institutions.
- Husk Utilization: Sell rice husks as fuel briquettes or animal feed supplement, creating additional income streams.
- Institutional Supply: Supply polished rice to schools, hospitals, and restaurants in your area.
- Quick ROI: Machine pays for itself in 1-2 rice seasons through value addition and custom milling fees.
Technical Specifications
| Model | 2hp Electric Rice Milling Machine |
| Motor Power | 2 HP (1.5 kW) |
| Power Supply | 220V Single Phase / 50Hz |
| Processing Capacity | 100 - 200 kg paddy/hour |
| Milling Efficiency | > 95% husk removal |
| Grain Breakage Rate | < 5% |
| Function | Husk removal + Rice polishing + Separation |
| Weight | ~55 kg |
| Best For | Small rice farmers (Mwea, Ahero, Nyando), custom milling services, on-farm processing |