The bean moisture meter is a precision agricultural device designed to accurately measure the moisture content in beans and other legume crops. It is an essential tool for farmers, grain traders, millers, and agricultural processors in Uganda to ensure beans are properly dried before storage, sale, or processing. Proper moisture testing prevents mold growth, spoilage, and post-harvest losses, maintaining the quality, safety, and market value of the crop.
Equipped with advanced digital sensors, this bean moisture meter provides fast, reliable, and precise readings within seconds. Its portable, handheld design allows easy use directly on farms, in storage facilities, agricultural markets, and processing plants. The clear LCD display ensures operators can quickly monitor moisture levels and maintain consistent quality standards, particularly in major trade hubs like Kampala.
While optimized for beans, the meter can also measure moisture in other grains and crops such as maize, rice, wheat, and sorghum, making it a versatile tool for modern agricultural operations and grain trading.
Specifications
- Moisture Measurement Range: 5% – 40%
- Accuracy: ±0.5% – ±1%
- Display: Digital LCD screen
- Measurement Time: 1–3 seconds
- Supported Crops: Beans (primary), maize, rice, wheat, sorghum, coffee
- Sensor Type: High-precision electronic moisture sensor
- Power Supply: 9V battery or rechargeable battery
- Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
- Design: Portable handheld device
- Weight: Approximately 0.5 – 1 kg
- Applications: Farms, bean storage facilities, agricultural markets, milling plants, cooperatives, and trading centers in Uganda