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Cassava Harvest Season in May: Sell Fresh Cassava or Invest in Cassava Processing?

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  May is cassava harvest season. Farmers and investors face a key choice: sell fresh cassava or invest in cassava processing? Henan Jinrui will help you compare both options and provide a clear path to make the right decision. Let ’ s explore which path makes the most sense for your business. 1. Option 1: Sell Fresh Cassava – Quick but Limited Selling fresh cassava offers two clear benefits: immediate payment and zero equipment cost. Farmers can harvest and sell fresh cassava directly to local markets or factories, getting cash in hand the same day. No need for machines, extra labor, or storage facilities. However, this simplicity comes at a cost. l   Short shelf life – Fresh cassava begins to spoil within 3 – 7 days after harvest, especially in hot climates. Post-harvest losses can reach 10 – 20%, eating into your income. l   Price volatility – During peak harvest season, supply floods the market. Buyers control the price, which often falls to 50 – 100 per ton. Farmers h...

Garri Price Increase – Ready to Start Your Profitable Garri Processing Business?

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  Garri prices have been climbing steadily, and the trend isn ’ t slowing down. If you ’ ve been thinking about starting profitable garri processing business, now is the moment. Higher prices mean better profit margins, and the right equipment can help you turn that opportunity into real income. 1. What Are the Reasons for the Garri Price Increase? Garri prices are increasing due to four main factors: raw material shortages, rising production costs, strong consumer demand, and a shift toward packaged products. Each of these forces is pushing prices higher and creating a profitable window for new processors. Raw material shortages – Unpredictable weather and seasonal planting cycles have reduced cassava yields in key growing regions. Less cassava available means higher raw material costs, which directly pushes garri prices up. Rising production costs – Fuel, transportation, and labor are all more expensive than before. Traditional garri processing is labor-intensive, so when input c...

From Fresh Cassava to Cassava Flour: A Complete Dry Process

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  Turning fresh cassava into highquality flour is a straightforward process when you follow the right steps. The cassava flour dry process is one of the most common and costeffective ways to produce cassava flour, especially for small to mediumscale producers. The cassava flour dry process uses less water, requires lower investment, and delivers a clean, natural product. Henan Jinrui’s complete dry process solution covers six key stages: cleaning, peeling, slicing, drying, milling, and screening. Dry cassava flour processing line 1. Washing – Removing Dirt and Impurities Washing is the first and essential step in the cassava flour dry process. Its main purpose is to remove dirt, sand, and surface impurities that would otherwise affect product purity and damage downstream equipment. Effective washing reduces microbial contamination and prepares the cassava for the next stages. This process typically uses a dry sieve to remove large debris, followed by a paddle washer that scrubs ...