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Pod husk feed and fertilizer

Pataba at pakain mula sa balat ng kakaw

Cacao pod husks make up most of the harvest by weight. Composted, they return potassium to the soil; dried and ground, they are used in some animal feeds.

Who makes it

How it’s made

  1. Collect husks after opening the pods; don’t leave them to rot under the trees, where they spread disease.
  2. Compost them, or chop and dry them for feed.
  3. Use on the farm or bag to sell.

Who buys it

Cacao and vegetable farms, livestock raisers and garden shops.

Rules to know

Fertilizer for sale is regulated by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA); feed by the Bureau of Animal Industry. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.

Where it’s made in the Philippines

Every cacao farm, especially in Davao and the rest of Mindanao.

How to start small

Composting husks keeps the farm cleaner and healthier, even before you sell any.

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