Mlang, North Cotabato | August 02, 2022 – In coordination with the Green Crop Agri Ventures Corporation (GCAVC), the FPA RFU-XII and Bayer CropScience Philippines organized training on the safe and judicious use of pesticides for the 58 chemical handlers of GCAVC in Mlang, Cotabato, last July 22, 2022. Provincial Officer (PO) Maricel P. Tabigue continue reading : 58 chemical handlers in GCAVC develop their awareness on pesticide handling
35 AEWs and farm school owners learn safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration
ILOCOS NORTE | August 02 – Provincial Officer (PO) Noel M. Tablada discussed the safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration during the DA-PhilRice’s RCEF – Rice Extension Services Program (RESP) on July 28, 2022, at PhilRice Gallery, NTA Bldg., Brgy. Tabug Batuc City, Ilocos Norte. PO Tablada discussed the importance of safe handling of continue reading : 35 AEWs and farm school owners learn safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration
56 mango contractors learn about the limitations of potassium nitrates
Tantangan, South Cotabato | July 30, 2022– The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Field Unit-XII, in coordination with the Agway Chemical Corporation, conducted a mango contractor training in Tantangan, South Cotabato, last July 28, 2022. Provincial Officer (PO) Cherubin M. Alonzo discussed the FPA mandates and their functions. He also tackled Executive Order continue reading : 56 mango contractors learn about the limitations of potassium nitrates
Balance Fertilization imparts to 48 farmers in Cebu City
CEBU CITY | August 01, 2022 – FPA Region VII conducted an orientation on the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) to 48 sweet corn and vegetable farmers in Sitio Luyo, Barangay Adlaon, Cebu City, on July 27, 2022. Regional Officer (RO) Arnulfo Arausa, Jr. gave an overview of the activity and stressed the importance of BFS continue reading : Balance Fertilization imparts to 48 farmers in Cebu City
Internal audit a success: FPA prepares for third-party surveillance by August 2022
QUEZON CITY | July 29, 2022 – To evaluate the conformity and effectiveness of the implementation of the FPA-Quality Management System, the FPA Internal Quality Audit (IQA) team headed by Ms. Suzettie Alcaide, together with the 38 auditors, conducted its planned audit based on their approved audit program from July 13 to 27, 2022 via blended approach. continue reading : Internal audit a success: FPA prepares for third-party surveillance by August 2022
FPA warns 103 participants about fake fertilizers and pesticides during the ASD training
NUEVA VIZCAYA & ISABELA | August 01, 2022 – FPA Cagayan Valley conducted the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 41 participants in Nueva Vizcaya last July 26-27, 2022 and 62 participants in Isabela last July 28-29, 2022. The activity aims to educate the dealers on the FPA rules and regulations, proper fertilizer and pesticide continue reading : FPA warns 103 participants about fake fertilizers and pesticides during the ASD training
29 AEWs and farm school owners deepen their knowledge on safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration
LIGAO CITY, ALBAY | July 28, 2022 – FPA – Camarines Sur Provincial Officer (PO) Engr. Christopher M. Nunez discussed the safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration during the Rice Specialists’ Training Course (RSTC) organized by DA-PhilRice last July 20, 2022, at DA-PhilRice Bicol Station, Batang, Ligao City, Albay. He discussed the basic concepts continue reading : 29 AEWs and farm school owners deepen their knowledge on safe handling of pesticides and spray calibration
21 individuals participate in the ASD training, aim to be a licensed-dealer in Region IX
PAGADIAN CITY | July 28, 2022 – FPA Region IX conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 21 participants held at Springland Resort, Lumbia District, Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur, on July 26-27, 2022. Provincial Officer (PO) Charlie Limbag discussed the FPA mandates, functions, guidelines, and first aid management, while PO Michael Tuico presented continue reading : 21 individuals participate in the ASD training, aim to be a licensed-dealer in Region IX
45 agro-chemical workers strengthen their knowledge on safe and responsible use of agricultural pesticides
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | July 26, 2022 – FPA Zamboanga Peninsula conducted a seminar on Regulatory Updates on Guidelines, Regulations, and Harmonize Field Promotion Approach for agro-chemical field workers on July 22, 2022, at Springland Resort in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. The activity aims to promote the safe and responsible use of continue reading : 45 agro-chemical workers strengthen their knowledge on safe and responsible use of agricultural pesticides
RO Negre presents the price monitoring system to inform the public on fertilizer prices
ILOILO CITY | July 26, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Noel Negre presented the practices in conducting fertilizer price monitoring system to 30 participants during the Regional Bantay Presyo Monitoring Meeting held last July 22, 2022 at MO2 Westown, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The fertilizer watch system inputs pertinent data such as the fertilizer stock inventory continue reading : RO Negre presents the price monitoring system to inform the public on fertilizer prices