Production Process

From Pond to Product

Our integrated 100-hectare farm and processing facility combines traditional knowledge with modern agricultural technology.

Infrastructure

100-Hectare Integrated Facility

Located in lowland Pampanga with flat terrain, access to irrigation canals, and excellent road connectivity to Clark, San Fernando, and Metro Manila.

Pond System

100 ha total, 0.5-1 ha cells

  • HDPE liners
  • Overflow systems
  • Inlet filtration

Processing Facility

Centralized processing building

  • Washing lines
  • Drying equipment
  • Pellet mills

Water Management

Recirculation and filtration

  • Low-head pumps
  • Settling ponds
  • Biofilters

Quality Control

In-house laboratory

  • Moisture testing
  • Protein analysis
  • Microbial screening
Azolla Farm Layout

100

Hectares

Total Farm Area

Process Flow

Five-Stage Production Process

01

Site Selection & Preparation

100 hectares of flat terrain in lowland Pampanga with access to irrigation canals and Pampanga River.

HDPE liner or compacted clay bottom
Partitioned into 0.5-1 ha cells
Water depth: 10-20 cm standard
Road connectivity to Clark and Manila
02

Strain Selection & Inoculation

Using locally adapted Azolla pinnata and UPLB-developed hybrids for optimal growth.

Fast vegetative growth strains
Year-round sporulation capability
Temperature tolerance for Central Luzon
Inoculation: 2 kg fresh per 100 m²
03

Nutrient Management

Organic feeding regimen focusing on phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients.

Cow dung slurry: 10-15 kg per 100 m² weekly
Single superphosphate: 1-1.5 kg per 100 m²
Wood ash for potassium supplementation
Agricultural lime for pH buffering
04

Water Quality Control

Continuous monitoring and management of pond water parameters.

pH maintained at 5.5-7.0
Temperature: 20-30°C optimal
Dissolved O₂ > 5 mg/L
Daily water quality testing
05

Harvesting & Processing

Daily sustainable harvesting with mechanical equipment and processing.

Harvest 10-20% biomass daily
Belt conveyors and motorized skimmers
Washing and dewatering
Drying, milling, and pelleting
Quality Control

Water & Environmental Parameters

Maintaining optimal water conditions is critical for maximum Azolla growth and nitrogen fixation. Our monitoring system ensures consistent quality.

ParameterTargetNotes
Water Depth10-20 cm20 cm standard for large ponds
pH5.5-7.0Optimal range for growth
Temperature20-30°CGrowth drops above 37°C
Dissolved O₂> 5 mg/LGentle aeration required
Light50-70% shadeBright indirect light optimal

8 t

Dry Matter/ha/year

Under Philippine conditions

40 t

Fresh Biomass/ha/year

Sustainable harvest

4,000 t

Total Annual Yield

From 100 hectares