The Dehytray: Simple, Innovative Solar Dryer

15/10/2025 30 min
The Dehytray: Simple, Innovative Solar Dryer

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we hear from Klein Ileleji, Professor and Extension Engineer, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University; founder, CEO, and CTO of JUA Technologies International; and co-chair of the ASABE Alliance for Modernizing African Agrifood Systems (AMAA).Ileleji talks about the many challenges facing smallholder farmers in Africa and how the Dehytray portable solar dryer works to help dry fresh fruits and vegetables, making them more sanitary for consumption.