Drylobag

Drylobag International

A Drylobag is a portable, low-cost grain drying and storage system.

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Drylobag is a portable, low-cost grain preservation system designed by Drylobag International. It is  a system that aids in drying, aerating, fumigating, preserving and long term storing of grains. It is an inflatable grain silo which enhances food security by preventing wastage of staple crops and can dry and store food wherever it is grown. It is a non-permanent structure which can be implemented quickly and easily almost anywhere.

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To enable their expansion process, with a goal of opening manufacturing plants on all major continents, the company is focused on identifying suitable partners who will be able to assist in its rapid expansion program. Drylobag expects to export to Australia this year and to distributors in Zambia, DRC and Canada. The Indian Government has also asked Drylobag through an appointed work group to demonstrate the system for preserving rice in India.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Drying and storage costs approximately $7.00 USD per ton.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Large-scale commercial dehydrators and other traditional methods for food preservation. For example EasyDry M500 Maize dryerSunWorks solar food dryerGoSol Sol5 OvenSolar drier model SD 22-3Kascade solar dryer.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero hunger

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