LAOAG CITY | August 25, 2022 – 1,380 bags of off-specs 14-14-14 fertilizers were pulled out in the market by Valap Inc., upon the order of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority. Witnesses by Mr. Noel M. Tablada, FPA Ilocos Norte Provincial Officer, and Mr. Nestor Diaz of Valap Inc, the pull-out was implemented on August 17, continue reading : FPA witnesses pull-out of off-specs fertilizers in Laoag
FPA Bicol inspects 53 Camarines Sur dealers, issues 18 NoVs
CAMARINES SUR | August 26, 2022 – Fifty-three (53) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on August 23-26, 2022, in the Province of Camarines Sur (first and second district). Out of the 53 dealers, FPA Bicol Region found eighteen (18) unlicensed dealers. The unlicensed dealers were issued with Notice continue reading : FPA Bicol inspects 53 Camarines Sur dealers, issues 18 NoVs
30 participants from the Province of Bohol attend ASD training
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL | August 30, 2022 – Thirty (30) participants from different municipalities in the Province of Bohol attended the Accredited Safety Dispensers (ASD) training on August 24, 2022, held in Reynas the Haven and Gardens, Tagbilaran City. ASD training is one of the requirements for the License to Operate (LTO) as a dealer. continue reading : 30 participants from the Province of Bohol attend ASD training
BASDA members learn about the country’s fertilizer supply
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON | August 30, 2022 – FPA Region X spearheaded by Regional (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja discussed the fertilizer situation to the 49 members of the Bukidnon Agricultural Supply Dealers Association (BASDA) last August 25, 2022, at Jocel’s Garden, Lumbo, Valencia City, Bukidnon. RO Calleja presented the reasons for the increasing fertilizer continue reading : BASDA members learn about the country’s fertilizer supply
Zamboanga farmers appreciate BFS
LILOY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | August 25, 2022 – FPA Region 9 conducted information drive to around 80 farmers who attended the Farmers Day celebration organized by the LGU of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte on August 16, 2022. The activity aims to educate the farmers on the different programs under the Department of Agriculture including the continue reading : Zamboanga farmers appreciate BFS
Broadcasting safe agriculture as FPA educates farmers on air
DAVAO DEL SUR | AUGUST 22, 2022 – As FPA continues its commitment to provide awareness on the safe and judicious use of agricultural inputs, Provincial Officer (PO) Imelda Rasay discussed the safe, proper, and judicious use of crop protection during her guesting at DXKL 97.5 Radyo astig on August 12, 2022. During the continue reading : Broadcasting safe agriculture as FPA educates farmers on air
193 fertilizer and pesticide products in Negros Occidental validated
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | August 25, 2022 – FPA Region VI inspected of 193 fertilizer and pesticide products of Jynsonns Phils., Crown Agri Trading, DC Cruz Trading, and Triple J Agricultural Supply-Dealer in the province of Negros Occidental on August 16-18, 2022. Using the mobile application developed by the FPA Information Technology Unit for product monitoring, continue reading : 193 fertilizer and pesticide products in Negros Occidental validated
FPA educates Bicol farmers on safe handling of pesticides
PILI, CAMARINES SUR | August 24, 2022 – The FPA Bicol in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO5), Bicol Medical Center-Poison Control Center and Camsur Multi-Purpose Cooperative conducted the “Pesticide Training 101: Pesticide Safe Handling, Poison Prevention and Management” on August 23, 2022, at CDA Bldg., Airport Road, Pili, Camarines Sur. continue reading : FPA educates Bicol farmers on safe handling of pesticides
TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)
QUEZON CITY | August 25, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority maintained its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification as a result of the surveillance audit on August 16, 2022. The certifying body, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., conducted the onsite assessment at the FPA Central Office in Quezon City. The scope of certification covers the continue reading : TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)
40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare
DAVAO DEL NORTE | AUGUST 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Cheery B. Agrade and PhilGAP XI conducted a two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) last August 11-12, 2022, at Den’s Cafe in Panabo City. PO Agrade discussed environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare to 40 participants working in the banana industry. continue reading : 40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare