Talibon, Bohol | June 23, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Pesticide Eric Divinagracia, Regional Officer (RO) Arnulfo Arausa, Jr. and Talibon Municipal Agriculturist Angelito Oroyan led the training on the proper use of fertilizer and pesticide to 42 rice farmers in Barangay San Francisco, Talibon, Bohol

During the training DED Divinagracia highlighted the importance of FPA’S registration process on fertilizers, pesticides and handlers to ensure the quality and safety of each brand available in all FPA licensed establishments. He also addressed the reasons on the current fertilizer price situation due to limited supply caused by global concerns such as Covid 19 pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, surging input costs, export restrictions, and etc.

On the other hand, RO Arausa, Jr. oriented the rice farmers on the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) to minimize the cost of inputs and maintain soil fertility.

The BFS Program is a long-term solution to address the rising price of fertilizer globally and the deteriorating soils by judicious use and/or combination of inorganic and organic materials like rice straw, livestock, and chicken manure to supply plants with appropriate nutrients to ensure that the crop can sustain high production over long cropping periods preserving the nutrients and improving soil structure.

Furthermore, Provincial Officer Andy Cornell Bornillo discussed the topic on Safe and Judicious Use of Fertilizer and Pesticide. He emphasized on the importance of wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling agricultural inputs during transportation, storage, cleaning, application and disposal.

Mr. Crispin Renos from Planters Products Inc., Meg. Tech Trading Mr. Limuel Fajardo, and Mr. Warlito Cresencio were also present in the training.

FPA Central Visayas also distributed kits containing Gabay sa Tamang Paggamit ng Abono at Pestisidyo and Agency Primer. ###