LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides

TABINA, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | August 22, 2022 – FPA RFU IX discussed the current fertilizer situation in the country and promoted the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agri-Fishery week held last August 8-12, 2022, at Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur.   Regional Officer (RO) Alex Paalisbo led the presentation regarding the increasing fertilizer prices. In continue reading : LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides

25 AEWs learned on fake/unsound fertilizers, BFS and other plans and programs of the agency

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, CAVITE | August 10, 2022 – FPA-Cavite Provincial Officer (PO) Allan Jade V. Rojo and Regional Officer (RO) Suzettie M. Alcaide served as resource speakers during the first day of a week-long training entitled “Capability Enhancement Course for Agriculture Extension Workers (AEWs): Approaches to Integrate Nutrient Management for Rice” on August 8, 2022, continue reading : 25 AEWs learned on fake/unsound fertilizers, BFS and other plans and programs of the agency

PNP-CIDG Region II arrests 5 individuals in the Province of Isabela for selling counterfeit fertilizers

ALICIA, ISABELA | August 11, 2022 – FPA Region II, PNP-CIDG Region II, Alicia MPS, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and NS Continental conducted a joint entrapment operation to individuals who are selling and distributing alleged counterfeit fertilizers in Cagayan Valley on August 8, 2022, at Brgy. Callao, Alicia, Isabela.   On July 13, 2022, a continue reading : PNP-CIDG Region II arrests 5 individuals in the Province of Isabela for selling counterfeit fertilizers

FPA and CRAN X tap Davao City’s Agriculture Office for the EPC retrieval project

DAVAO CITY | AUGUST 8, 2022 – FPA Region XI and Croplife Regional Action Network (CRAN) X met with the City’s Agricultural Office (CAO) for possible collaboration on the proposed Empty Pesticide Container (EPC) retrieval project on August 3, 2022, at the City Agriculture’s Office Conference Hall.    For the CAO to have a clearer picture continue reading : FPA and CRAN X tap Davao City’s Agriculture Office for the EPC retrieval project

62 individuals undergo ASD training to be accredited dealers

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon | August 08, 2022 – FPA Northern Mindanao conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 62 individuals at the Garden Party Venue, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, last August 02, 2022.   Regional Officer (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja led the presentation regarding the reasons for the increasing fertilizer prices. In her discussion, she continue reading : 62 individuals undergo ASD training to be accredited dealers

FPA explains fertilizers price volatility to 30 licensed handlers, proposes BFS as alternative solution

Cagayan de Oro City | August 05, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja discussed the fertilizer situation in the region to 30 handlers of Misamis Oriental last July 30, 2022, at Harbor Lights Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.   RO Calleja explained the reasons for the increasing prices of fertilizers. In her discussion, she continue reading : FPA explains fertilizers price volatility to 30 licensed handlers, proposes BFS as alternative solution

41 individuals deepen their understanding on the rules and regulations as mango contractor

PADADA, DAVAO DEL SUR | AUGUST 08, 2022 – In order to obtain a License to Operate (LTO) as mango contractor, forty-one (41) mango contractors and growers attended the mango contractors training held at the Municipal Gymnasium, Padada, Davao del Sur on August 4, 2022.    Regional Officer (RO) Marrisa Napalit discussed the PD 1144, including continue reading : 41 individuals deepen their understanding on the rules and regulations as mango contractor

15 LFTs undergo GAP training, focuses on safe handling of pesticides and BFS

Lanao del Norte | August 02, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Lorna R. Sajol discussed the safe handling of pesticides and BFS during the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training for the Local Farmer Technicians (LFTs) last July 22, 2022, at Bebeth’s Casserole, Baroy, Lanao del Norte.   PO Sajol enumerated the following tips on how to handle continue reading : 15 LFTs undergo GAP training, focuses on safe handling of pesticides and BFS