AflaSTOP is testing the project hypothesis using AflaSTOP ...€¦ · Partnership for Aflatoxin...
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There is storage technology suitable for smallholder farmers that can take relatively wet grain, store it wet, and prevent further contamination by aflatoxin. Hypothesis AflaSTOP aims to develop and commercialize new technologies for post- harvest storage and drying of staple grains to help prevent and control the spread of aflatoxin. AflaSTOP uses a market-led approach, coordinating closely with the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA). Background Phase 1: Off-farm storage testing and establishing drying designs Phase 2: On-farm storage and drying testing with smallholder farmers Phase 3: Routes to commercial scale up of solutions Project Phases AflaSTOP: Storage and Drying for Aflatoxin Prevention Off-Farm Testing Does affordable storage device prevent further contamination of aflatoxin in wet grain? NO Off-Farm Testing Does affordable storage device prevent further contamination of aflatoxin in dry grain? YES YES Farm Testing Does storage device prevent further aflatoxin contamination when used by farmers? YES Full-scale manufacturing and distribution of storage device Farm Testing Does storage device prevent further aflatoxin contamination when farmers use drying solution to dry grain and then store? NO NO Full-scale manufacturing and distribution of storage device and drying solution YES Present storage device will NOT prevent further aflatoxin contamination Why not? Address 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Storage starts Months Parts per billion (ppb) Normal storage Successful storage Improved storage Testing Storage Devices Drying Technologies Name: Metal silo Manufacturer: Local producers Estimated Cost: $125 Capacity: 90kg–2mt Project Stored: 312kg Lifespan: 15–20 years Note: Needs pallet or raised surface to rest on Name: Gransilo (plastic silo) Manufacturer: Kentainers Estimated Cost: $80 Capacity: 400kg Project Stored: 360kg Lifespan: 10–15 years Note: Needs pallet or raised surface to rest on Name: SuperGrainBag IVR Manufacturer: GrainPro Estimated Cost: $2.50 Capacity: 90kg Lifespan: 1–3 seasons Note: Needs PP bag for outside Name: PICS bag Manufacturer: Bell Industries Cost: $2.50 Capacity: 90kg Lifespan: 1–3 seasons Name: GrainSafe II (large bulk bag) Manufacturer: GrainPro Estimated Cost: $210 Capacity: 1,000kg Project Stored: 800kg Lifespan: 10 years Note: Needs strong frame to hold it up AflaSTOP is testing the project hypothesis using the following storage devices: The project is testing, adapting, and designing cost- effective and appropriate drying technologies for maize and other commodities, which are being developed through a human-centric design approach informed by assessments and private sector input. Shallow Bed Dryer 1 2 3 4 Name: Polypropylene (PP) bags Manufacturer: Local producers Cost: $0.60 Capacity: 90kg Lifespan: 1–3 seasons AflaSTOP supports objectives of PACA, which is establishing a comprehensive, Africa-wide approach to aflatoxin control. Co-funding for this project is provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development. 1 2 3 4 5 Solar Dryer 1 2 3 4 Column Dryer
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There is storage technology suitable for smallholder farmers that can take relatively wet grain, store it wet, and prevent further contamination by aflatoxin.
Hypothesis
AflaSTOP aims to develop and commercialize new technologies for post-harvest storage and drying of staple grains to help prevent and control the spread of aflatoxin.
AflaSTOP uses a market-led approach, coordinating closely with the Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (PACA).
Background
Phase 1: Off-farm storage testing and establishing drying designsPhase 2: On-farm storage and drying testing with smallholder farmersPhase 3: Routes to commercial scale up of solutions
Project Phases
AflaSTOP: Storage and Drying for Aflatoxin Prevention
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Off-Farm TestingDoes affordable storage device prevent further
contamination of aflatoxin in wet grain?
NO
Off-Farm TestingDoes affordable storage device prevent further
contamination of aflatoxin in dry grain?
YES YES
Farm TestingDoes storage device
prevent further aflatoxin contamination when used
by farmers?
YES
Full-scale manufacturing and distribution of
storage device
Farm TestingDoes storage device
prevent further aflatoxin contamination when farmers
use drying solution to dry grain and then store?
NO
NO
Full-scale manufacturing and distribution of storage device and
drying solution
YES
Present storage device will NOT prevent further aflatoxin contamination
Why not?
Address
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Successful storageImproved storage
Testing Storage Devices Drying Technologies
Name: Metal siloManufacturer: Local producersEstimated Cost: $125Capacity: 90kg–2mtProject Stored: 312kgLifespan: 15–20 yearsNote: Needs pallet or raised surface to rest on
Name: Gransilo (plastic silo)Manufacturer: KentainersEstimated Cost: $80Capacity: 400kgProject Stored: 360kgLifespan: 10–15 yearsNote: Needs pallet or raised surface to rest on
Name: SuperGrainBag IVR Manufacturer: GrainProEstimated Cost: $2.50Capacity: 90kgLifespan: 1–3 seasonsNote: Needs PP bag for outside
Name: PICS bagManufacturer: Bell IndustriesCost: $2.50Capacity: 90kgLifespan: 1–3 seasons
Name: GrainSafe II (large bulk bag)Manufacturer: GrainProEstimated Cost: $210Capacity: 1,000kgProject Stored: 800kgLifespan: 10 yearsNote: Needs strong frame to hold it up
AflaSTOP is testing the project hypothesis using the following storage devices:
The project is testing, adapting, and designing cost-effective and appropriate drying technologies for maize and other commodities, which are being developed through a human-centric design approach informed by assessments and private sector input.
Shallow Bed Dryer
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Name: Polypropylene (PP) bagsManufacturer: Local producersCost: $0.60Capacity: 90kgLifespan: 1–3 seasons
AflaSTOP supports objectives of PACA, which is establishing a comprehensive, Africa-wide approach to aflatoxin control. Co-funding for this project is provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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3 4 5
Solar Dryer
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3 4
Column Dryer
