Development of portable rice drying and milling system for farmers/
Apalit, Jairine Angel
Development of portable rice drying and milling system for farmers/ Jairine Angel Apalit, MIchael John B. Dadivas, Maureen Karyle Khrystll Anne B. Dimasaka, Trisha Mikaela Guanzon, and Ian Jenard A. Mosquera.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025. - xiii, 114pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
As a staple food and economic driver, rice sustains millions of Filipino livelihoods, yet post-
harvest inefficiencies result in substantial losses and increased import dependence. Small-scale
farmers face challenges with inadequate drying and milling methods, particularly under
adverse weather conditions, leading to significant post-harvest losses and reduced market
competitiveness. This study presents an innovative, low-cost, and automated approach to post-
harvest processing through Development of Portable Rice Drying and Milling System. At
64°C, 54°C, and 44°C, the system was tested with 8 kg, 16 kg, and 25 kg of weight. It reached
a final moisture content of 15–18%, which is the right range for storage and milling. Following
performance tests, evaluation based on ISO/IEC 25010:2023 standards indicated a 'numerically
rated as 4.06, which is verbally rated as ‘Very Good' rating, with usability receiving the highest
score. Findings suggest that the system effectively enhances rice quality and accessibility for
small-scale farmers. This study supports food security and strengthens the economic resilience
of rice farmers by lowering post-harvest losses and increasing processing efficiency. This is in
line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 2, SDG 8, and SDG 9.
Rice drying
Rice milling
Post-harvest processing
BTH TK 870 / A63 2025
Development of portable rice drying and milling system for farmers/ Jairine Angel Apalit, MIchael John B. Dadivas, Maureen Karyle Khrystll Anne B. Dimasaka, Trisha Mikaela Guanzon, and Ian Jenard A. Mosquera.-- - Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025. - xiii, 114pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's thesis
College of Industrial Technology.--
Includes bibliographic references and index.
As a staple food and economic driver, rice sustains millions of Filipino livelihoods, yet post-
harvest inefficiencies result in substantial losses and increased import dependence. Small-scale
farmers face challenges with inadequate drying and milling methods, particularly under
adverse weather conditions, leading to significant post-harvest losses and reduced market
competitiveness. This study presents an innovative, low-cost, and automated approach to post-
harvest processing through Development of Portable Rice Drying and Milling System. At
64°C, 54°C, and 44°C, the system was tested with 8 kg, 16 kg, and 25 kg of weight. It reached
a final moisture content of 15–18%, which is the right range for storage and milling. Following
performance tests, evaluation based on ISO/IEC 25010:2023 standards indicated a 'numerically
rated as 4.06, which is verbally rated as ‘Very Good' rating, with usability receiving the highest
score. Findings suggest that the system effectively enhances rice quality and accessibility for
small-scale farmers. This study supports food security and strengthens the economic resilience
of rice farmers by lowering post-harvest losses and increasing processing efficiency. This is in
line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 2, SDG 8, and SDG 9.
Rice drying
Rice milling
Post-harvest processing
BTH TK 870 / A63 2025