Copra Moisture Meter
Coconut farmers are usually at the losing end whenever they sell their copra because traders estimate its moisture content only by observation. The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) estimated that farmers lose P1,600 to P2,000 per hectare every year due to overestimated moisture of copra.
Due to this observation, the PCA noted that a moisture meter is very important in marketing copra so that farmers would not always be at the losing end.
The good news is that this problem will end soon because Engr. Reynaldo P. Gregorio has developed a simple but digital moisture meter for copra. Engr. Ofero A. Caparino of BPRE said that his agency has been collaborating with PCA on the development of an affordable moisture meter.
The PCA has given P58,000 and other materials for the development of the moisture meter. The first prototype was only completed recently and was introduced to the public during the recent anniversary celebration of BPRE.
Five units of the first prototype which costs P2,000 each have been given to PCA for further field testing; a new prototype is now being developed. Caparino said the second prototype may cost P3,500 but it will be much lighter and easier to use. A similar moisture meter from Japan costs P35,000 to P42,000.
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April 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I am organizing currently a copra business. Can you give me information where to buy or order the new prototype Copra Moisture Content Tester?
Thanks and more power.
Romeo
April 16th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
May I request your office to please provide me information to where I could buy or order the copra moisture tester-prototype one.
I’m looking forward for your favourable response.
Thank you.
Eulogio
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:27 am
I’m looking forward for your favourable response.
July 16th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I am from Fiji and was interested in purchasing a few of the moisture meters from you for our coconut farmers here in Fiji.
Thank you
August 18th, 2009 at 5:54 am
Where could I buy the copra moisture meter?
September 14th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Thank you.
Margaret Banas
September 14th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
here is the contact# of Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension : (+6344) 4560282 / (+6344) 4560287/(+6344) 4560213
You may also inquire with the Philippine Coconut Authority : pca_cpo@yahoo.com
November 16th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Thank you
Peter Bell
April 8th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:11 am
may i just know where can i find such tester stated above which only cost 2,000 or 3,500? thanks!