Abstract
Cassava processing machines previously introduced in Tanzania were chippers and graters of the International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) design. Popularization of such machmes in Tanzania required thorough participatory testing with stakeholders. When tested with farmers in Muheza and Kibaha districts average throughputs were 11-18 kg/h, 752 kg/h and 270 kg/hfor the manual chipper, engine-powered chipper and the engine-powered grater, respectively. Despite their low throughputs the manual chipper and the grater were Veo difficult to operate, and therefore demanded improvement. Improvement on these machines included modifications on the design for increased throughput, ease of operation and safety. The improved machines were ergonomically satisfactory and the throughput for the manual chippers and the engine-powered grater increased by more than 100% With high acceptance levels. The improved machines need popularization im order to stimulate formation of Small and Micro-Enterprises that will produce cassava value added products for commercialization.
Recommended Citation
Silayo, V. (2004). PARTICIPATORY EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF CASSAVA PROCESSING MACHINES FOR THE EASTERN ZONE OF TANZANIA. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 27(2), 43-51. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v27i2.351
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam
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