Accurately measure the moisture content of grains with this electronic grain moisture meter — a portable, digital tool designed for use in agricultural environments around Fort Portal, Uganda. Whether you’re a farmer checking whether maize, beans, soya, rice, wheat or other cereals are dry enough for safe storage, or a grain buyer ensuring quality before purchase, this device delivers fast, reliable, and easy-to-read moisture readings.
Built for field and warehouse use, the electronic grain moisture meter features a digital LCD display, automatic temperature compensation, and multi-grain measurement capability. It helps reduce post-harvest losses, avoid spoilage, and meet market quality standards by providing precise moisture insights within seconds.
📊 Key Specifications (Typical for Electronic Grain Moisture Meters)
Specification Details
Moisture Measurement Range Typically 3 % – 35 % (varies by model) — wide enough for most grain types including maize, rice, beans, soya and wheat.
Accuracy Approx. ±0.5 % moisture content — reliable for farm-level testing.
Resolution Usually 0.1 % moisture — gives fine-grain readings.
Display Digital LCD with backlight — easy to read in sunlight or low light.
Measurement Method Electrical resistance or capacitance sensors with automatic temperature compensation for accurate readings.
Supported Grains Maize, rice, wheat, soya beans, barley, sorghum, and others.
Power Supply Typically 4 × AA batteries or AAA batteries — suitable for rural use without mains power.
Functions Auto power-off, data hold (freeze reading), temperature compensation, low battery indicator.
Operating Temp. 0 °C – 40 °C (some models up to 60 °C) — works in typical farm/warehouse conditions.
Dimensions & Weight Around 200–460 mm × 75 mm × 35 mm, weighing between 0.2 kg – 0.8 kg depending on model.
Build Quality Durable ABS plastic or robust housing — designed for field use.
📦 Typical Features You Can Highlight
🔍 Fast & Accurate Moisture Testing
Delivers reliable moisture percentage readouts in seconds, helping you decide when grains are ready for safe storage or sale.
📟 Clear Digital Display
Integrated LCD screen shows moisture values clearly — with backlight for low-light conditions.
🧠 Automatic Temperature Compensation
Automatically adjusts moisture results based on temperature, improving accuracy across different environments.
📊 Multi-Grain Calibration
Measures moisture content across multiple grain types with simple selection controls.
🔋 Portable & Field-Ready
Battery-operated for use anywhere — from farms to storage houses in Fort Portal and surrounding districts.
🛠 Benefits for Farmers & Grain Handlers
Prevent spoilage: Know moisture levels before storing grains to avoid mould and aflatoxin development.
Improve pricing: Dry grains to the right moisture level for market standards.
Optimize harvesting and drying: Measure dryness before and after drying to save energy and time.
Field convenience: Portable design lets you measure moisture right at harvest or delivery points.
Electronic Grain Moisture Meter — Digital & Portable
Reliable digital moisture meter for measuring moisture content in maize, rice, wheat, soya and other grains. Features an easy-to-read LCD display with backlight, automatic temperature compensation, multi-grain calibration mode, data hold and auto shut-off. Powered by standard batteries for farm and warehouse use. Ideal for farmers, grain buyers and storage facilities in Fort Portal, Uganda. Precise readings help reduce spoilage, improve storage safety, and ensure compliance with quality standards.