LILOY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | August 25, 2022 – FPA Region 9 conducted information drive to around 80 farmers who attended the Farmers Day celebration organized by the LGU of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte on August 16, 2022. The activity aims to educate the farmers on the different programs under the Department of Agriculture including the continue reading : Zamboanga farmers appreciate BFS
Broadcasting safe agriculture as FPA educates farmers on air
DAVAO DEL SUR | AUGUST 22, 2022 – As FPA continues its commitment to provide awareness on the safe and judicious use of agricultural inputs, Provincial Officer (PO) Imelda Rasay discussed the safe, proper, and judicious use of crop protection during her guesting at DXKL 97.5 Radyo astig on August 12, 2022. During the continue reading : Broadcasting safe agriculture as FPA educates farmers on air
193 fertilizer and pesticide products in Negros Occidental validated
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | August 25, 2022 – FPA Region VI inspected of 193 fertilizer and pesticide products of Jynsonns Phils., Crown Agri Trading, DC Cruz Trading, and Triple J Agricultural Supply-Dealer in the province of Negros Occidental on August 16-18, 2022. Using the mobile application developed by the FPA Information Technology Unit for product monitoring, continue reading : 193 fertilizer and pesticide products in Negros Occidental validated
FPA educates Bicol farmers on safe handling of pesticides
PILI, CAMARINES SUR | August 24, 2022 – The FPA Bicol in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO5), Bicol Medical Center-Poison Control Center and Camsur Multi-Purpose Cooperative conducted the “Pesticide Training 101: Pesticide Safe Handling, Poison Prevention and Management” on August 23, 2022, at CDA Bldg., Airport Road, Pili, Camarines Sur. continue reading : FPA educates Bicol farmers on safe handling of pesticides
TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)
QUEZON CITY | August 25, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority maintained its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification as a result of the surveillance audit on August 16, 2022. The certifying body, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., conducted the onsite assessment at the FPA Central Office in Quezon City. The scope of certification covers the continue reading : TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)
40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare
DAVAO DEL NORTE | AUGUST 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Cheery B. Agrade and PhilGAP XI conducted a two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) last August 11-12, 2022, at Den’s Cafe in Panabo City. PO Agrade discussed environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare to 40 participants working in the banana industry. continue reading : 40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare
28 dealers in Albay attend ASD training
CAMALIG, ALBAY | August 19, 2022 – FPA Bicol conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 28 participants held at Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO), Cabangan, Camalig, Albay on August 17-18, 2022. During her welcome message, OIC-Provincial Agriculturist Rosalinda B. Belodo said, “ASD training is essential to dealers for them to have a knowledge continue reading : 28 dealers in Albay attend ASD training
FPA Memorandum Circular No. 2022-26-1
Administrative Disciplinary Rules of the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) for Sexual Harassment Cases in the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)
LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides
TABINA, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | August 22, 2022 – FPA RFU IX discussed the current fertilizer situation in the country and promoted the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agri-Fishery week held last August 8-12, 2022, at Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur. Regional Officer (RO) Alex Paalisbo led the presentation regarding the increasing fertilizer prices. In continue reading : LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides