Techno-Economic Analysis of a Crossflow Column Dryer for Maize Drying in Ghana
In Ghana, smallholder maize farmers continue to serve as the primary contributor to maize production. These farmers, however, still face challenges of access to appropriate, effective, and efficient drying systems. They continue to depend on open sun drying, which leads to high post-harvest losses....
Main Authors: | George Obeng-Akrofi, Joseph O. Akowuah, Dirk E. Maier, Ahmad Addo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/6/568 |
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