August 5th, 2025
Sustainable agriculture in sugarcane
38 sugarcane suppliers met for a theoretical and practical workshop dedicated to promoting sustainable agricultural practices that improve productivity and protect the environment.
The activity was carried out in the Zainera and Balsora Estates, linked to the Mayagüez Sugar Mill, where attendees learned about and observed various techniques in the field, including:
- Waste management with 0x0 grounding.
- Planting cowpeas as cover and green manure.
- Compost application.
- Mechanized pivot sprinkler irrigation system.
- Sustainable fertilization in Mayagüez.
- Mayavin Application.
- Integra program.
- Use of Poten-T organic-mineral fertilizer.
The day allowed the growers to understand the benefits, advantages, challenges and costs of each practice, thus promoting the adoption of strategies that integrate productivity, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.
With activities like this, the Mayagüez Sugar Mill reaffirms its commitment to connecting innovation and science with agriculture, promoting a more competitive and responsible future for the sugarcane agroindustry.
Number of attendees: 38 | Location: Haciendas Zainera and Balsora.
August 6th, 2025
Training in fertilization and nutrition of sugarcane crops
On August 6th, 2025, In Hacienda Balsilla, a technical training focused on the fundamental aspects of Nutrition and fertilization of sugarcane crops.
The day brought together 67 participants, among field staff, growers, and technical assistants from sugar mills, who strengthened their knowledge on key topics for more productive and sustainable agriculture.
During the training, the following topics were covered:
- Interpretation of soil analysis.
- Nutrient absorption curves.
- Use of green manures.
- Integration of beneficial microorganisms.
- Cultivation tasks that optimize the development of sugarcane crops.
The objective was strengthen technical capacities of attendees, providing them with solid criteria for making decisions that promote productivity and sustainability, making the most of the nutritional potential of the soil and the biology that inhabits it.
Number of attendees: 67 | Location: Hacienda Balsilla.
August 8th, 2025
Gravity irrigation in the area of influence of the Cauca River, Manuelita Sugar Mill
On August 8th, 2025, In Hacienda Porvenir Miguel Bueno, a was carried out Theoretical and practical training on gravity irrigation, directed to ropes and sprinklers from the Manuelita Sugar Mill – Cauca River area.
During the day, 15 participants They reinforced their knowledge about the Quality indicators in window irrigation work, applying the methodology in the field volumetric and using RBC gutter to make precise measurements.
This activity aimed to improve the efficiency of water use, optimizing irrigation work and contributing to better management. productive and sustainable of the crops. With these tools, staff will be able to make better decisions to ensure responsible use of water resources, which are key to sugarcane production.
Number of attendees: 15 | Location: Hacienda Porvenir Miguel Bueno.
