DA to implement farmers’ subsidized access to drone services, FPA to regulate drone use in agriculture

Quezon City | November 18, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), together with the Department of Agriculture-National Rice Program (DA-NRP), promoted precision agriculture through the Drones4Rice project, emphasizing its benefits for rice farmers and the need to regulate drone activities, in a press conference held at the PIA Auditorium on November 15, 2024. continue reading : DA to implement farmers’ subsidized access to drone services, FPA to regulate drone use in agriculture

FPA to develop protocols, standards, and monitoring of drone use in agriculture through Drones4Rice Project

Quezon City | November 11, 2024 – To regulate and promote the safe application of drones in farming, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) will lead the development of protocols, standards, and monitoring guidelines for drone use in agriculture. Such initiative is a sub-component of the Drones4Rice project of the Department of Agriculture National Rice continue reading : FPA to develop protocols, standards, and monitoring of drone use in agriculture through Drones4Rice Project

8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables

November 7, 2024 | Tuguegarao City – In a significant step towards advancing food safety, security, and agricultural productivity, eight personnel (8) from the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region II, led by Regional Officer Leonardo A. Bangad, participated in a one-day training on the use of the Rapid Test Kit (RTK) for detecting pesticide continue reading : 8 FPA Region II personnel attend training on RTK for pesticide residue in vegetables

FPA hosts special webinar in celebration of Food Safety Awareness Week

October 29, 2024 | Quezon City – As part of its commitment to promoting food safety, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Food Safety Focal Group, held a webinar titled “Safe and Judicious Use of Pesticides” on October 28, 2024. The online event, conducted via Zoom, aimed continue reading : FPA hosts special webinar in celebration of Food Safety Awareness Week

FPA strengthens farmer safety with pesticide safe use training in Bicol

Camarines Sur | October 22, 2024 — In response to a recent pesticide poisoning incident, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)—Bicol, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture—Regional Field Office 5 (DA-RFO5) and local government units, conducted Pesticide Safe Use Training for farmers in Barangay Buluang, Baao, and Barangay Santicon, Polangui, on October 17-18, 2024. continue reading : FPA strengthens farmer safety with pesticide safe use training in Bicol

FPA enforces fertilizer weighing standards in Cagayan Valley

June 3-7, 2024 | Cagayan Valley – To ensure adherence of handlers to fertilizer weighing standards in the region, the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA) – Cagayan Valley team with the supervision of Deputy Director Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted fertilizer random weighing and plant inspections from June 3-7, 2024.  The team diligently assessed the continue reading : FPA enforces fertilizer weighing standards in Cagayan Valley

FPA marks 47th Anniversary with commemorative events and employee recognition

June 04, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) marked its 47th anniversary, held under the theme “Pagpapalaganap ng Makabagong Teknolohiya sa Agrikultura para sa Ligtas at Wastong Paggamit ng Abono at Pestisidyo tungo  sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” on May 30, 2024 at the FPA bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, continue reading : FPA marks 47th Anniversary with commemorative events and employee recognition