30 durian farmers learn GAP and safe use of pesticide during the DA-XI PhilGAP training

TAGUM CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE | November 30, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Provincial Officer (PO) Rustom Gain Tanduyan served as a resource speaker during the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training, held at Herobel Hometel, Tagum City, Davao del Norte last November 25, 2022.   PO Tanduyan discussed two (2) of the four modules continue reading : 30 durian farmers learn GAP and safe use of pesticide during the DA-XI PhilGAP training

50 vegetable farmers learn Good Agricultural Practices and Balanced Fertilization Strategy during the Maragusan’s Agri Trade Fair & Crop Commodity Day

MARAGUSAN, DAVAO DE ORO | November 22, 2022 – Fifty (50) vegetable farmers from the different barangays in the municipality of Maragusan participated in the training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) during the Araw ng Maragusan last November 22, 2022 at the Agri Trade Fair Grounds, Brgy. Poblacion, Maragusan, Davao de Oro.   The said GAP continue reading : 50 vegetable farmers learn Good Agricultural Practices and Balanced Fertilization Strategy during the Maragusan’s Agri Trade Fair & Crop Commodity Day

FPA regulatory policies and implementing guideline airs on DXKL 97.5 Radyo Astig in Digos City

DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR | November 30, 2022 – Provincial (PO) Officer Imelda Rasay participated again in a radio program aired last November 18 on DXKL 97.5 Radyo Astig as part of FPA’s commitment in providing knowledge-based awareness on fertilizer and pesticide products and handlers.   On its fifth installment, the program focused on the continue reading : FPA regulatory policies and implementing guideline airs on DXKL 97.5 Radyo Astig in Digos City

Safe pesticide management and BFS discussed to local plant growers during Tagum Fiesta Fair

TAGUM CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE | NOVEMBER 14, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Provincial Officer Ms. Cheery B. Agrade discussed the safe and proper pesticide management and Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to the 30 local plant growers during the Tagum City Fiesta Fair last November 8, 2022.   continue reading : Safe pesticide management and BFS discussed to local plant growers during Tagum Fiesta Fair

Baylo-Basiyo Program is set to launch in Taptap, Cebu City

TAPTAP, CEBU CITY | November 16, 2022 – The Cebu Agrochemical Technicians Association (CATA), in cooperation with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Region VII, will be conducting a “Baylo-Basiyo Program” on November 22, 2022 in the mountain barangay of Taptap, Cebu City.   In preparation for this program, CATA Officers headed by its President Eugenio Tabas continue reading : Baylo-Basiyo Program is set to launch in Taptap, Cebu City

FPA Region IV presents accomplishment at 4th quarter RMC meeting

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS | October 26, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Regional Officer (RO) Suzettie M. Alcaide presented the region’s accomplishment at the 4th quarter Regional Management Committee (RMC) meeting last October 25, 2022, at DA LARES Conference Room, Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas.   DA CALABARZON OIC Regional Executive Director Milo D. Delos Reyes presided continue reading : FPA Region IV presents accomplishment at 4th quarter RMC meeting

45 participants attend ASD Training in CALABARZON-MIMAROPA Region

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS | October 27, 2022 – A total of forty-five (45) new fertilizer and pesticide dealers in Region IV attended the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training last October 18, 2022, at LARES Conference Hall, LARES Compound, Brgy. Maraouy, Lipa City, Batangas.   The team discussed the FPA governing rules and regulations, Integrated Pest Management continue reading : 45 participants attend ASD Training in CALABARZON-MIMAROPA Region

47 mango farmers participate in FPA Bicol’s 1st Mango Contractor’s Training in Masbate

MASBATE CITY, MASBATE | October 19, 2022 – Forty-seven (47) mango farmers/growers attended the 1st Mango Contractor’s Training conducted by Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol Region in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist – Masbate and Leads Agricultural Products Corporation on October 19, 2022 at Cherish Resort, JM Robredo Road, Espinosa, Masbate City. continue reading : 47 mango farmers participate in FPA Bicol’s 1st Mango Contractor’s Training in Masbate

Dialogues amending the ordinance on mango spraying ensues in Davao Del Sur

DAVAO DEL SUR | October 18 & 20, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) joined the consultation meeting conducted in Brgy. Matti in Digos City (October 18, 2022), and Brgy. Leling in Hagonoy (October 20, 2022) to discuss the regulations governing mango spraying and the banning of some practices that affected the lives of the continue reading : Dialogues amending the ordinance on mango spraying ensues in Davao Del Sur

Training on safe fertilizer and pesticide gears up 3 AMIA villages in Bohol

BOHOL | October 25, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region 7 conducted a series of training on safe and judicious use of fertilizer and pesticide (F/P) to the three established Adaptation and Mitigation Initiative in Agriculture (AMIA) villages in Brgy. Buenos Aires, Carmen, Brgy. Paraiso, Mabini and Brgy. Taming, Danao in the province continue reading : Training on safe fertilizer and pesticide gears up 3 AMIA villages in Bohol