June 18, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, spearheaded by the Pesticide Regulations Division, conducted stakeholder consultation on the proposed Memorandum Circular (MC) for the Registration of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIP) on June 18, 2024, at Cosmos Hall, 2F, Hive Hotel, 68 Scout Tuazon St., Diliman, Quezon City. “This initiative of developing continue reading : FPA conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the registration of PIP
FPA Bicol joins refresher course on identification and management of pests and diseases
June 26, 2024 | Los Baños, Laguna – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol participated in a Refresher Course conducted via zoom on June 10-14, 2024, and a field tour on June 18, 2024, at UP Los Baños, Laguna. The course entitled “Identification and Management of Pests and Diseases in Cereal Crops, Vegetables, and continue reading : FPA Bicol joins refresher course on identification and management of pests and diseases
Protecting farmers and fishers: Ways forward to addressing underweight fertilizers in the Philippines
Standing firm on its mandate to assure the agricultural sector of quality fertilizers, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reiterates industry compliance and renewed commitment relative to the implementation of existing national policies governing the agricultural sector. Under Section 8.3 of the Fertilizer Regulatory Policies and Implementing Guidelines, a policy developed through the collaboration of continue reading : Protecting farmers and fishers: Ways forward to addressing underweight fertilizers in the Philippines
FPA internal quality auditors undergo IQA training-workshop
June 14, 2024 | Quezon City – In gearing up for its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) recertification, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted an Internal Quality Audit (IQA) Training Workshop at the FPA Building, BAI Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, from June 13-14, 2024. The training aimed to deepen the internal continue reading : FPA internal quality auditors undergo IQA training-workshop
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
FPA Caraga conducts fertilizer inspections, random weighing and consultative meetings
May 28, 2024 | Caraga Region – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Caraga, together with the Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted warehouse inspections and random weighing of fertilizer bags in Butuan City and Agusan del Sur on May 20-22, 2024. Out of 2,125 fertilizer bags consisting of eighteen fertilizer continue reading : FPA Caraga conducts fertilizer inspections, random weighing and consultative meetings
FPA Region 10 conducts fertilizer quality monitoring and standard weight monitoring in CDO, Bukidnon
May 19, 2024 | Cagayan de Oro City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Northern Mindanao along with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer (DEDF) Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted fertilizer quality and standard weight monitoring for the different manufacturers, distributors, plantation warehouse and dealers in Cagayan de Oro City, and Bukidnon on May 13-15, 2024. continue reading : FPA Region 10 conducts fertilizer quality monitoring and standard weight monitoring in CDO, Bukidnon
GAP trainees in Isabela learns responsible use of agricultural pesticides
MAY 16, 2024 | ISABELA – To educate farmers on the proper and responsible utilization of pesticides, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Cagayan Valley represented by Provincial Officer (PO) Mr. Rheymark Credo served as a resource speaker for the training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) at San Mariano, Isabela on May 16, 2024. “Pesticides continue reading : GAP trainees in Isabela learns responsible use of agricultural pesticides
FPA conducts random weighing operation in Zamboanga Peninsula
May 14, 2024 | LEYTE – To ensure compliance with standard weight requirements for fertilizer products, the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA) – Zamboanga Peninsula, together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G Mula, conducted random weighing operations in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay on May 6-7, 2024. continue reading : FPA conducts random weighing operation in Zamboanga Peninsula