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Mill mud fertilizer
Pataba mula sa putik ng gilingan
The filter cake (mud press) left from cleaning cane juice at the mill. Composted, it is a rich organic fertilizer for cane fields and vegetables.
How it’s made
- Collect mud press from the mill.
- Compost it, often with bagasse ash and other farm waste.
- Use on fields or bag it for sale.
Who buys it
Cane planters, vegetable farmers and garden suppliers.
Rules to know
Fertilizer sold to others is regulated by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA). Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.
Where it’s made in the Philippines
Near sugar mills.
How to start small
Mills often give it away. Composting it well is what makes it worth buying.
Who makes it on the map
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