What is SUE Tequilana?
With a vision focused on the circular economy, SUE TEQUILANA collects, processes, and sells agave compost, an organic fertilizer primarily from the tequila industry. This amendment, rich in organic matter and essential nutrients, improves soil quality and promotes healthy crop growth.
SUE TEQUILANA is a company committed to sustainability and innovation, aiming to transform waste into high-quality natural fertilizer for agriculture. A subsidiary of THE IIDEA COMPANY, we promote more responsible, profitable, and environmentally friendly farming.
Cutting-Edge Infrastructure in Sustainable Management
We have a unique infrastructure for the management of organic waste, optimizing processes and minimizing our environmental impact:
With this infrastructure, we reach a processing, collection, and transformation capacity for organic waste of 151,545 m³, producing 54,556 tonnes of organic compost per cycle, ready for delivery to the end consumer
A triple-impact project: social, environmental, and economic.
Located on a 97-hectare plot of land, the new SUE TEQUILANA plant designates 37 hectares as an environmental reserve and 60 hectares for production. This environmental reserve not only protects the region’s biodiversity but also improves air quality and the ecological balance of the community.
By returning nutrients to the soil, we strengthen agricultural sustainability and reinforce our commitment to environmental regeneration.
Our project significantly contributes to local communities by creating new job opportunities and fostering economic development in the region.
Frequent Questions
What is SUE TEQUILANA’s agave compost and how does it benefit my soil?
Agave compost is an organic fertilizer rich in organic matter and essential nutrients, derived from processing agave residues. When used, it improves your soil quality, increases its water-holding capacity, and promotes healthier crop growth.
What types of organic residues does SUE TEQUILANA process?
SUE TEQUILANA collects and processes mainly vinasses and bagasse from the tequila industry, as well as other organic residues that are transformed into raw material for the production of our compost.
What is SUE TEQUILANA’s processing capacity?
Our infrastructure allows us to process up to 30,930 m³ of organic residues, generating 10,760 tons of organic compost per cycle.
How does SUE TEQUILANA ensure the quality of its compost?
We have state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes collection ponds, bagasse processing platforms, an advanced evaporation and irrigation system, and high-tech multiprocessors. In addition, we continuously monitor pH, temperature, and moisture throughout the composting process to ensure a high-quality final product.
What advantages does SUE TEQUILANA offer to agricultural producers?
We offer affordable prices with volume discounts, personalized advice from agricultural engineers, efficient deliveries with our own fleet of vehicles, and the opportunity to evaluate product performance through pilot crops.
How long does the composting process take at SUE TEQUILANA?
The composting process can take between 2 and 4 months, depending on conditions and the frequency of turning the compost piles. This is followed by a maturation period for the compost to develop its optimal fertilizing characteristics.
How does SUE TEQUILANA contribute to environmental sustainability?
We turn waste into valuable resources, promoting a circular economy. Our plant allocates 37 hectares to an environmental reserve that protects biodiversity and improves air quality, while our compost strengthens agricultural sustainability by returning nutrients to the soil.
What additional services does SUE TEQUILANA offer producers?
SUE Tequilana offers producers several additional services that facilitate and improve the use of their compost, such as personalized advice from agronomists, volume discounts, reliable deliveries with their own fleet, and the possibility of conducting pilot field tests to evaluate product performance before purchasing large quantities.
Where can I get advice to optimize the use of compost in my crops?
SUE TEQUILANA has agricultural engineers who provide personalized advice to ensure you get the most out of our compost, adapting it to the specific needs of your crops.
