Surallah, South Cotabato | September 29, 2026 — Sixty-one Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and representatives of Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) enhanced their knowledge of the safe and judicious use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other agricultural chemicals during a two-day training conducted by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) SOCCSKSARGEN on September 24–25, 2026, at the NIA–South Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat Irrigation Management Office (NIA-SCSIMO), ALA RIS, Surallah, South Cotabato.

The training focused on the proper handling, use, storage, and transport of agricultural inputs, as well as the participants’ understanding of FPA regulations and responsible agricultural chemical management.

Key topics covered included pesticide safety, poisoning and first aid, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soil and fertilizer management, fertilizer types and application, and the proper storage and handling of farm inputs.

The activity also emphasized the role of AEWs and IAs in assisting farmers in adopting safer and more sustainable agricultural practices in their respective communities.

Supervising Agriculturist Maricel P. Tabigue facilitated the training, together with Agriculturists Vonbeth S. Seguiza, Joey B. Pascua, Cherubin M. Alonzo, Nikko B. Tuscano, and Jhon Luceo A. Cadut, and Administrative Aide VI Monaliza A. Adanza.

Through continuous capacity-building and strengthened collaboration with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), local government units, agricultural associations, and other stakeholders, FPA SOCCSKSARGEN continues to promote the responsible management of agricultural inputs toward safer farming communities and sustainable agriculture.

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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Online ISSN: 2815-1674
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Writer: Joey B. Pascua- Agriculturist II