In its relentless pursuit of excellence and sustainability, Companhia Mineira de Açúcar e Álcool (CMAA) has taken a significant step forward with the inauguration of a new fertilizer factory. This groundbreaking initiative transforms vinasse, a common byproduct of sugarcane production, into a balanced liquid fertilizer. This is yet another advance by CMAA in the quest to mitigate climate change.
By converting vinasse into an organic fertilizer, in addition to reducing CO2 emissions, it also decreases the reliance on chemical fertilizers in production by up to 50%, thus reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. These benefits also extend to the company with the reduction of costs associated with fertilizer production and an increase in sugarcane productivity.
Through investment in technological innovation, CMAA's factory utilizes a patented process to transform vinasse into balanced liquid fertilizer. The fertilizer that can be customized, adapting to the specific needs of each soil, thus optimizing plant nutrition. CMAA's fertilizer factory is not just an innovation for the company, but a model for the future of the sugarcane industry, inspiring other companies to adopt more environmentally friendly and efficient production practices.
