Economic and Environmental Impacts of Using Treated Distillery Slops for Irrigation of Sugarcane Fields

Nerlita M. Manalili (), Rodrigo B. Badayos and Moises A. Dorado
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Nerlita M. Manalili: Agro-Industrial Development Program, SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), College, Los Banos
Rodrigo B. Badayos: Agro-Industrial Development Program, SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), College, Los Banos
Moises A. Dorado: Agro-Industrial Development Program, SEAMEO Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), College, Los Banos

No rr2004061, EEPSEA Research Report from Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA)

Abstract: This study provides information on the use of wastes from sugarcane distillation as a resource for improving agricultural productivity. It analyzes various treatment options to find out which brings the most economic, environmental and social benefits to the industry, agriculture and the environment. It finds that when the waste slops are treated optimally, they can be an effective fertilizer and irrigation resource with minimal pollution impact. This not only benefits farmers by increasing yields, but removes a heavy financial burden from the sugarcane processing companies in the form of pollution cleanup costs or fines. The report recommends that the government support this innovative way of reducing pollution.

Keywords: irrigation; Philippines (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-06, Revised 2004-06
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