Maize thresher is ideal for small-scale farmers Friday, May 10, 2019 — updated on January 06, 2021 The thresher must be kept under rain-proof room after using. Photo by Desire Mbabaali.

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However, there is an ideal machine for small scale commercial farmers, which is both easy to use and affordable. The machine is a hand operated maize thresher with a weight of about 15 kilogrammes.