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

58 chemical handlers in GCAVC develop their awareness on pesticide handling

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