BENGUET | September 2, 2022 – The FPA-CAR partnered with various government agencies and the private sector to deliver informational activities as part of the Agency’s mandate. For August, the region was able to educate 596 participants, comprising 466 farmers and fisherfolks, 99 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs), and 31 potential fertilizer and pesticide dealers. The continue reading : FPA-CAR educates 596 participants for the month of August
Davao fertilizer and pesticide associations meets with FPA
DAVAO DEL NORTE AND DAVAO DE ORO | August 31, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director for Pesticide Eric C. Divinagracia led the meeting of fertilizer and pesticide stakeholders in the Davao Region to update them about the fertilizer and pesticide situation in the country. He and the FPA Davao Office, led by Supervising Agriculturist Marissa continue reading : Davao fertilizer and pesticide associations meets with FPA
21 fertilizer and pesticide handlers in Oriental Mindoro undergo inspection
ORIENTAL MINDORO | AUGUST 31, 2022 – Twenty-one (21) fertilizer and pesticide handlers in the municipalities of Bansud, Gloria, and Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro were randomly monitored by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Regional Field Unit IV (FPA RFU IV) last August 22-23, 2022. Of the 21 handlers, 2 were fertilizer warehouses, and 19 were dealers. In continue reading : 21 fertilizer and pesticide handlers in Oriental Mindoro undergo inspection
BFS campaign continues to 50 RCEF farmers
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 continue reading : BFS campaign continues to 50 RCEF farmers
Clean-up drive operations in the Province of Bohol finds 22 violators
Bohol | August 30, 2022 – Thirty (30) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation in the Province of Bohol on August 16-19, 2022. Upon inspection, two (2) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were found to have committed minor violations, which were immediately addressed. Primarily, these violations pertained to good housekeeping, continue reading : Clean-up drive operations in the Province of Bohol finds 22 violators
ASD training emphasizes dealers’ roles and obligations and discusses issues on fake fertilizers
ORIENTAL MINDORO | August 30, 2022 – As part of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority’s mandate to educate the agricultural sector on the use of fertilizer and pesticide products, FPA RFU-IV held a training on Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) for fertilizer and pesticide dealers last August 24-25, 2022 at El Puebo Rhizort, Mahal na Pangalan, Calapan continue reading : ASD training emphasizes dealers’ roles and obligations and discusses issues on fake fertilizers
FPA witnesses pull-out of off-specs fertilizers in Laoag
LAOAG CITY | August 25, 2022 – 1,380 bags of off-specs 14-14-14 fertilizers were pulled out in the market by Valap Inc., upon the order of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority. Witnesses by Mr. Noel M. Tablada, FPA Ilocos Norte Provincial Officer, and Mr. Nestor Diaz of Valap Inc, the pull-out was implemented on August 17, continue reading : FPA witnesses pull-out of off-specs fertilizers in Laoag
FPA Bicol inspects 53 Camarines Sur dealers, issues 18 NoVs
CAMARINES SUR | August 26, 2022 – Fifty-three (53) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on August 23-26, 2022, in the Province of Camarines Sur (first and second district). Out of the 53 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found eighteen (18) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice continue reading : FPA Bicol inspects 53 Camarines Sur dealers, issues 18 NoVs
30 participants from the Province of Bohol attend ASD training
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL | August 30, 2022 – Thirty (30) participants from different municipalities in the Province of Bohol attended the Accredited Safety Dispensers (ASD) training on August 24, 2022, held in Reynas the Haven and Gardens, Tagbilaran City. ASD training is one of the requirements for the License to Operate (LTO) as a dealer. continue reading : 30 participants from the Province of Bohol attend ASD training
BASDA members learn about the country’s fertilizer supply
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON | August 30, 2022 – FPA Region X spearheaded by Regional (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja discussed the fertilizer situation to the 49 members of the Bukidnon Agricultural Supply Dealers Association (BASDA) last August 25, 2022, at Jocel’s Garden, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon. RO Calleja presented the reasons for the increasing fertilizer continue reading : BASDA members learn about the country’s fertilizer supply