Republic of the Philippines

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

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

QUEZON, ISABELA | September 27, 2022 – Six (6) individuals were caught in the entrapment operation for transporting counterfeit fertilizer bags in the province of Isabela last September 25, 2022.   Authorities seized 305 bags of Xian-bee 14-14-14 fertilizer, Php1,000 bill, 550 pieces of one thousand boodle money used in the entrapment, one unit of white continue reading : Authorities arrest 6 individuals in an entrapment operation for off-spec Xian-bee fertilizers in Isabela

REGION XII | September 20, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has issued Stop Use, Move, Sale (SUMS) Hold Orders to 19 dealers in SOCCSKSARGEN from August until September 15, 2022.   This is in line with the memorandum issued by FPA dated last September 13, 2022, on the issuance of SUMS Hold Order continue reading : Issuance of SUMS orders result to pull out of fertilizer products in SOCCSKSARGEN

ALCALA, CAGAYAN | Misamis Oriental | September 19, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Northern Mindanao trained 23 mango contractors and growers on the acquisition and sale of nitrates for agriculture use last September 15, 2022, at Brgy. Tubigan Covered Court, Initao, Misamis Oriental.   The topics highlighted in the program were in reference to continue reading : 23 mango contractors and growers receive training on nitrate fertilizers

ALCALA, CAGAYAN | September 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Henry C. Cayaban, Jr. warned 70 farmers about fake fertilizers during the Fertilizer Discount Voucher Subsidy Program in Brgy. Abeg, Alcala, Cagayan on September 21, 2022.   Through the program, PO Cayaban, Jr. informed the farmers of the rampant circulation of fake fertilizers and encouraged them continue reading : Campaign against fake/unsound/under-weight fertilizer continues in Cagayan Province