QUEZON PROVINCE | August 30, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) of Quezon, Edmar C. Bundalian, acted as one of the resource speakers and discussed the concept of Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agricultural Training Institute – CALABARZON information caravan for Rice Competitive Enhancement Fund (RCEF) Beneficiaries on August 26, 2022 in Tagkawayan, Quezon.

“The main objective of BFS is to help reduce the dependency of rice farmers on the use of 

traditional fertilizers and help soil fertility and structure through the appropriate combination of 

organic and inorganic fertilizers,” Mr. Bundalian emphasized. 

Mr. Bundalian also highlighted the role of the FPA as one of the lead agencies in implementing the BFS program, particularly in educating farmers on the practice of BFS. Moreover, he encouraged the farmers to purchase FPA-registered fertilizers other than the commonly used traditional fertilizers.  

He also discussed the increasing prices of traditional fertilizers. He highlighted in his presentation that the global fertilizer crisis is due to the rising prices of fuel, the Ukraine-Russian conflict, and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, most fertilizer exporting countries prioritize their local distribution over exportation.

The activity was concluded by a recorded closing remark of Dr. Rolando V. Maningas, OIC Training Center Superintendent II of ATI IV-A, who acknowledged the significance of BFS in reducing the 

production cost without sacrificing crop yield. 

The activity was participated by more than 50 farmers who are mostly RCEF beneficiaries. ###