THE QUALITY LINK
Where the harvested seed becomes certified seed.
Processing and preservation are critical steps in ensuring quality, food safety, traceability, and added value for production. It is in this area that we strengthen control mechanisms and responsiveness throughout the value chain.
With the commissioning of the new seed treatment and bagging unit, meeting international quality standards, the final module of our Seed Processing Unit has been completed—a technological leap that has repositioned Jardins da Yoba as a benchmark in Angola.
CENTRAL INFRASTRUCTURE
The centerpiece of our processing model. A technological leap applied to certified seeds.
Seed Processing Unit
— New Technological Generation
UBS - NEW GENERATION
INSTALLED CAPACITY
20–25 t/hour
CURRENT OPERATION
~10 t/hour
OPERATORS
2-3 people
PROCESSED CROPS
Corn, beans, sorghum
The Seed Processing Unit represents a true technological leap and a clear example of innovation applied to agriculture in Angola.
It is at UBS that we carry out the processing, treatment, calibration, and bagging of seeds before their certification and commercialization. The unit incorporates state-of-the-art treatment solutions and introduces the possibility of bagging 60,000 seeds per bag — typically used for hybrid corn seed — as an alternative to the traditional 25 kg bags.
THE TECHNOLOGICAL LEAP
From the old factory to the new UBS
The difference between the old unit and the new factory is not just one of scale—it’s a paradigm shift. Where before there was a closed, mechanical system limited to corn, today an almost entirely automated, modular, and multicultural infrastructure operates.
BEFORE
Old factory
CAPACITY
OPERATORS
CULTURES
SYSTEM
ACCESS TO GRAIN
GRAIN INTEGRITY
PROCESSING ZONES
Up to 3 tons/hour
Minimum 8 people
Just corn
Mainly mechanical
Closed, no direct access.
Profiled cylinders caused breakage.
No separation between cleaning, treatment and processing.
TODAY
UBS — New Generation
CAPACITY
OPERATORS
CULTURES
SYSTEM
ACCESS TO GRAIN
GRAIN INTEGRITY
PROCESSING ZONES
BAGING
20–25 t/hour (operating safely at ~10 t/h)
2 to 3 people
Corn, beans, sorghum and others
Almost fully automatic
Permanent, throughout the entire process.
Guaranteed — no breakdowns
Cleaning and chemical treatment in separate areas.
25 kg or 60,000 seeds per bag (hybrid)
TECHNOLOGY PARTNER
Brazilian technology, Angolan training.
This advancement was made possible thanks to the incorporation of Brazilian technology, notably Silomax, which was responsible for the complete installation of the new factory and the technical training of the teams. Today, our own professionals fully master the system — including the operating software — and contribute to the training of new technicians, reinforcing national human capacity.
Complementary Infrastructure
Beyond the seeds, a complete post-harvest chain.
UBS is the centerpiece of Jardins da Yoba, but the post-harvest operation extends to other infrastructures that support the conservation, treatment, and valorization of the remaining agricultural production—fruits, vegetables, and crops such as potatoes.
Storage
Controlled capacity
Silos and warehouses with temperature, humidity and ventilation management, designed to preserve production in optimal conditions between harvest and sale.
Conservation
Conservação refrigerada
Refrigerated storage infrastructure for temperature-sensitive products, extending the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and perishable goods destined for different marketing channels.
Drying Chamber
Humidity control
Drying equipment with precise temperature and ventilation control. Ensures that the seed reaches the required moisture level for safe storage and maintenance of germination capacity.
Potato Selection and Processing Line
Washing, sorting and preparation
Dedicated line for potato processing: washing, soil removal, size sorting, and preparation for delivery to distribution channels. Ensures batch uniformity and the presentation required by the market.
Expanding
Placeholder
The processing infrastructure at Jardins da Yoba is continuously expanding. New units will be integrated into this chain to meet production growth.
FROM HARVEST TO DELIVERY
Processing flow
01
Reception
Entrada do lote em sistema com identificação de origem e pesagem.
02
Drying
Reducing humidity to levels suitable for preservation.
03
Selection
Cleaning, sorting by size, and removal of impurities.
04
Treatment
Application of protective coatings and preparation for storage.
05
Bagging
Certified packaging with traceability label.
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