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Cane tops for fodder and mulch
Pakain mula sa ulo ng tubo
The green tops and leaves cut off at harvest. They feed cattle, carabao and goats, or cover the soil as mulch instead of being burned.
How it’s made
- Collect the tops during harvest.
- Feed fresh, chop and store as silage, or spread as mulch.
- Bale or bag them for sale to livestock raisers.
Who buys it
Cattle, carabao and goat raisers, and farms.
Rules to know
Feed sold commercially is regulated by the Bureau of Animal Industry. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.
Where it’s made in the Philippines
Sugar areas: Negros, Panay, Batangas, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bukidnon and Davao.
How to start small
Partner with livestock raisers near the farms; it saves them feed and saves you burning.
Who makes it on the map
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