Miller Magazine Issue: 155 November 2022

INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND Rice is a key commodity in Nigeria, each year the count- ry produces more than 3 million tons of the grain. However, their demand for rice is more than double their production at approximately 7 million tons. This gap makes rice milling a viable opportunity with long term benefits. Basma Rice Mill, located in Kano State, Nigeria, saw this opportunity and started to explore their options in rice mil- ling. As demand for rice has increased in the region, so too has rice milling, quickly making Kano State the rice hub in not only Nigeria, but all West Africa as well. Between 2015 to 2020, approximately 230 rice mills have emerged, and existing mills have upgraded and increased their processing capacities. As Basma Rice Mill was already importing textiles from India, they decided to opt for an Indian manufacturer. AGI Milltec hosted Basma and provided their team with a tour of the facilities, showcasing AGI’s expertise in rice milling equip- ment, and thus landing a partnership with Basma Rice Mill to supply a 6 ton/hour capacity parboiled rice mill solution, including all conveying elements, bins, controls, automation and installation for the entire plant. PROJECT DETAILS AND EQUIPMENT 5 Tons per Hour Husk Fired Steam Boiler Pre-Cleaner Parboiling Plant with Dryer 2x32 Tons Complete 6 Tons Per Hour Milling Equipment including Conveying Elements All Spouting, Ducting, Bins and Controls Colour Sorter Automation and Packing Basma Rice Mill required a complete end-to-end parbo- iled rice mill solution with a 6 ton/hour capacity. AGI Milltec determined that a turnkey solution would best meet the customer’s needs. All the equipment was manufactured in Bengaluru, India and shipped to the project site in Kano, Ni- geria. Even in the midst of the pandemic, our installation team travelled from India to Nigeria and executed the project, ta- king all necessary safety precautions and ensuring proper installation. EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHT AGI Milltec’s complete rice milling solutions is entirely automated, making it one of the most proficient options to increase rice yield, improve productivity, enhance profitability and meet the demands of modern millers. Our rice proces- sing solutions minimize waste, reduce manpower and main- tain hygienic food standards. AGI Milltec offers customized project solutions from the concept stage to the production stage, keeping the costs at a minimum and assuring on-time delivery. AGI Milltec designs, manufactures and supplies a complete range of rice milling machines to meet rice proces- sing requirements, including cleaning, husking, whitening, polishing, grading, sorting and packaging machines. AGI MILLTEC PARBOILING SOLUTION FEATURES: A new concept of preheating paddy which enhances wa- ter absorption and reduces soaking time Complete stainless steel (SS 202) construction ensures hygiene and sustainability AGI Customer Spotlight: Basma Rice Mill Limited