When it comes to grain sorting, precision, cost-efficiency, and reliability are key to sustainable profit in modern agriculture. Agrotech SA, a local supplier of innovative agricultural equipment, not only delivers solutions to these challenges but is also setting new standards. With their unique mechanical grain sorters – including models that operate without electricity – they empower South African farmers to sort grain, nuts, and other agricultural products efficiently and at minimal cost.
Smart sorting
One of Agrotech SA’s biggest attractions is their power-free grain sorter – a solution designed for farmers operating in remote areas or wishing to reduce their energy use. This mechanical sorter requires no electricity and is ideal for sorting various types of grain. The machine sorts by size, allowing farmers to separate low-quality kernels or foreign material from premium product with ease. The result is reduced losses, improved grain quality, and higher market prices.
Solutions for grain and nuts
Agrotech’s sorting solutions aren’t limited to grain. The company also supplies sorting units for nuts such as macadamias, pecans, and almonds. This equipment sorts nuts by size using colour sorters and units that scan the nuts using X-rays to assess internal quality.
The key advantage over vibrating screen layers is that no damage is caused to the nuts during the process. Such sorting is essential for commercial processing facilities, where uniform product size is often a requirement for export and further processing.
Each machine is constructed from high-quality stainless steel and is easy to maintain and clean.
A new standard for sustainable, cost-effective sorting
What sets Agrotech’s grain and nut sorters apart is the balance between simplicity and precision. The sorting process is fast, reliable, and straightforward enough for farm workers to operate without extensive training.
With few moving parts and a rugged design, the equipment requires minimal servicing and offers a long lifespan even in harsh farm environments.
In addition, Agrotech’s machines can be easily mounted on trailers for use in multiple locations on the farm or even during mobile farming operations like off-site harvest processing.
NAMPO 2025: Precision on display
At NAMPO 2025, Agrotech SA displayed their full range of sorting solutions – from their power-free grain sorter to the advanced colour sorting machines used for grain and nuts.
Farmers were able to see first-hand how quickly and effectively this equipment works, and many took the opportunity to discuss how the machines could be integrated into their existing farming systems.
This smart machine from Agrotech SA sorts high volumes of grain based on kernel size and shape, and requires no electricity.
For demonstration purposes, maize and soya beans were separated at NAMPO. This machine enables farmers to separate grain from weed seeds, delivering a cleaner harvest that can command a higher price.
The Agrotech team warmly welcomed visitors to their stand and shared valuable insights into how proper sorting of grain and nuts with the right equipment can truly improve profitability and market access.
Alan Mackay from Agrotech SA explains that the company not only manufactures equipment for the grain industry but also supplies machines capable of sorting nuts to remove sub-standard ones.
Fewer losses, more profit, better control
Agrotech SA’s sorting solutions bring a much-needed combination of durability, simplicity, and technical precision to South African farmers. With options that require no electricity and a focus on accuracy and reliability, this equipment offers a real solution for farmers who take quality seriously.
For more information about Agrotech SA’s grain and nut sorters, visit www.agrotechsa.co.za, or contact their team directly for a demonstration and personalised advice.
