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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

SAMAL CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE | September 30, 2022 – Twenty (20) participants from the Provincial Mango Research Extension Center (PMREC) attended the training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) held in Brgy. San Isidro, Babak, Island Garden City of Samal.   Provincial Agriculture’s Office of Davao del Norte organized the training, and Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority continue reading : 20 mango growers attends GAP training in the Island Garden City of Samal

SOCCSKSARGEN | October 5, 2022 – FPA Field Officers conducted a series of pull-out activities in the Province of South Cotabato and North Cotabato on September 28, 2022, and October 5, 2022, under the recent FPA Memorandum issued on August 25, 2022.   A total of 278 50-kg bags, including 200 bags of Turbo Prime 14-14-14; continue reading : Pull out of off-spec fertilizers continues in North and South Cotabato

PANABO CITY, DAVAO DEL NORTE | September 28, 2022 – Seventeen (17) participants from various high-value commodity specializations (banana, mango, durian, and vegetables) attended the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training in Brgy. Nanyo, Panabo City, Davao del Norte on September 28, 2022.   FPA Regional Officer (RO) Marrisa G. Napalit and Provincial Officer (PO) Cheery B. continue reading : GAP training to various commodity traders runs in Davao Del Norte

CAMARINES SUR | September 2022 – Thirty-three (33) out of 59 fertilizer and pesticide (F/P) handlers received Notice of Violations (NoVs) during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on September 20-23, 2022, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th districts of Camarines Sur.   During the operation, FPA Bicol Region found 25 unlicensed dealers and required them to continue reading : 33 out of 59 Camarines Sur f/p handlers receive NoVs during Clean-Up Drive

Benguet | September 30, 2022 – Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center – Cordillera Administrative Region (ATI-RTC-CAR) invited the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) to become resource speakers for a total of 72 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in their seminars for September.   The two-batch training for Vegetable Production and Pest and Disease Identification and continue reading : 72 AEWs trained on Safe and Effective Use of Fertilizer and Pesticide Products

ZAMBOANGA CITY | September 28, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Zamboanga Peninsula collaborated with Agway Chemicals Corporation in conducting the Mango Contractors’ training for 16 mango contractors in Brgy. Mercedes, Zamboanga City, on September 28, 2022.   Provincial Officer (PO) Paulyne Kim Alfuente discussed the rules and regulations governing the mango industry and continue reading : Mango contractors’ training runs in Zamboanga City

GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | September 27, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Alex S. Paalisbo and Provincial Officer (PO) Michael P. Tuico discussed the safe use of agricultural pesticides and Balance Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Aldiz Incorporated’s Farmer field tour activity in Brgy. Bagong Oroquieta, Guipos, Zamboanga Del Sur last September 27, 2022.   The continue reading : FPA Region 9 promotes BFS and safe use of pesticide at farmer field tour

NABUNTURAN, DAVAO DE ORO | September 27, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Regional Field Unit (FPA RFU) XI joined the front seat of Farmers and Fisherfolk Forum to address the concerns on the alarming price rise in fertilizer last September 23, 2022, at the Provincial Capitol Compound of Cabidianan, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro.   Regional continue reading : Farmers and fisherfolk forum in Davao de Oro addresses concerns on fertilizer price hike, FPA promotes BFS as alternative

BANAYBANAY, DAVAO ORIENTAL | September 27, 2022 – Thirty (30) environmental workers of a mining company in Davao Oriental attended the seminar on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) at the Mining Resettlement Activity Area in Brgy. Pintatagan, Banaybanay, Davao Oriental last September 22, 2022.   The seminar conducted by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) aimed to continue reading : Davao Oriental’s mining receives info on GAP and BFS

BAUANG, LA UNION | September 27, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit I conducted an Accredited Safety Disperser (ASD) training on fertilizers and pesticides (F/P) to 111 attendees in Bauang, La Union, on September 22-23, 2022.   During the training, Regional Officer (RO) Joseph Andre John O. Martinez introduced the Agency and continue reading : ASD training covers safe agriculture and BFS in La Union