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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

BATANGAS | September 27, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Officer-in-Charge Dr. Myer G. Mula supervised the inspection and random weighing of three (3) fertilizer handlers in Batangas last September 20, 2022.   As part of the intensive monitoring to address the ongoing issue of fake/unsound fertilizers, the team inspected two (2) major importer warehouses continue reading : Crackdown continues for under-weight fertilizer in Batangas

ISABELA PROVINCE | September 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Noel A. Baliuag, Jr. and Provincial Agriculturist Marites Frgoso inspected the DTD Agricultural Organiques in Brgy. Bagong Silang, Ilagan, Isabela last September 21, 2022.   During the inspection, the team monitored 28,000 pcs. of 50-kilogram fertilizer bags in their warehouse and observed that the said company continue reading : Isabela LGU and FPA inspects organic fertilizer manufacturer as part of BFS campaign

SILANG, CAVITE | September 21, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Provincial Officer (FPA PO) Allan Jade Rojo promoted the implementation of the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) as a resource speaker during the Capability Enhancement Course for Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) at Teofely Nature Farm, Silang, Cavite last September 19-22, 2022.   In his discussion, PO continue reading : BFS campaign runs at ATI training in Cavite

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | September 20, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Froilan T. Bañaga witnessed the pullout of 206 bags of Mixgrow Fertilizer of Abominar Mixgrow Fertilizer Manufacturing from BUKAL Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Brgy. Buenavista, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro on September 16, 2022.   As one of the several local manufacturers of fertilizers who were given suspension orders continue reading : Local fertilizer manufacturer starts product recall in the market

DIPLAHAN, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | September 20, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Charlie D. Limbag served as a resource speaker at the Package of Technology (POT) training at Sampoli B. Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay, on September 16, 2022.   PO Limbag discussed some tips on minimizing fertilizer costs through the Balance Fertilization Strategy (BFS). BFS is a program continue reading : FPA R9 promotes BFS and pesticide proper disposal during POT training

MARAGUSAN, DAVAO DE ORO | September 16, 2022 – Sixty (60) indigenous farmers from the Mandaya tribe attended the Package of Technology (POT) training on vegetable production at Brgy. Langgawisan Function Hall, Maragusan, Davao De Oro on September 16, 2022.   The training emphasized the proper application of fertilizer and pesticides (f/p), disposal of empty pesticide continue reading : 60 indigenous farmers from Maragusan receive training on GAP and BFS

CAGAYAN VALLEY | September 16, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Officer-in-Charge Dr. Myer G. Mula conducted series of ocular inspections of seven (7) fertilizer and pesticide (f/ap) handlers in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela on September 13-15, 2022.   Together with FPA Region II personnel headed by Regional Officer (RO) Leonardo A. continue reading : Inspection of fertilizer and pesticide handlers conducted in Cagayan Valley

BENGUET | September 16, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority – Cordillera Administrative Region (FPA-CAR) revisited the Caliking Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (CFMPC) to provide a refresher course on proper dispensing and effective use of fertilizer and pesticide (f/p) products on September 16, 2022, at CFMPC training hall, Camp 30 Caliking, Atok, Benguet.   Provincial Officer (PO) continue reading : Caliking farmers receive refresher course on safe use of fertilizers and pesticides

DAVAO CITY | September 14, 2022 – Fifty-four (54) participants from different provinces in Davao Region and outside Region XI attended the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) on September 14 at Roadway Inn, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City.   Regional Officer (RO) Marrisa G. Napalit gave an overview of the ASD training. While Deputy Executive Director continue reading : 4th wave of ASD program trains 54 new safety dispensers

ILOILO | September 19, 2022 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region VI conducted a massive products validation and inspection of good housekeeping practices to all national and area distributors of pesticides in Iloilo last September 15-16, 2022.   The team inspected the proper storage of products and record of inventories, adherence to standard practice, and continue reading : Massive inspection assures good quality agricultural pesticides in Iloilo