Maize (Zeamays) is the third most important cereal. grain worldwide after wheat and rice. The importance of maize is centered on the large quantity of Carbohydrates and significant quantities of proteins, vitamins and fats, ...

Maize has been in the diet of Ugandans for centuries, it is the most highly cultivated crop, with statistics showing that maize was cultivated by about 86% of the 4.2 million agricultural households in Uganda by 2007. It ...

Maize is always harvested with a relatively high moisture content that makes it impossible to store. To minimize grain losses and thereby increase value and the profit margin of the farmer, a grain dryer is necessary for ...

Maize is one of the major staple foods in Uganda, providing over 45% of Ugandan’s daily calorie consumption. To meet the country’s maize demand, most farmers grow some maize on their land, with over two million Ugandans ...