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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

GENERAL SANTOS CITY | JULY 18, 2022 – SARGEN-FPA Provincial Officer (PO) Joey B. Pascua conducted a lecture on the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority’s (FPA) mandates to sixteen (16) corn farmers from General Santos City and Sarangani Province. He highlighted that the FPA assures the public of a safe and adequate supply of fertilizer, pesticides, and continue reading : SARGEN-FPA informs farmers about its mandates, traditional and non-traditional fertilizers, and the importance of BFS

SOCCSKSARGEN | JULY 19, 2022 – FPA Provincial Officers (PO) Cherubin M. Alonzo of Sultan Kudarat province, Joey B. Pascua of SARGEN, and Jennie M. Basilio of South Cotabato, collected fertilizer samples in their respective provinces on July 15 and 18, 2022, as part of the quality control inspection of safe and high-quality fertilizers.   The continue reading : RFU XII collects 21 fertilizer samples for quality analysis

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | July 18, 2022 – FPA Zamboanga Peninsula discussed the Agency’s mandate, Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS), and the safe and judicious use of pesticides to 25 farmers from Abaca Field School at R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay last July 14, 2022.   Mr. Dionn Mark Bohol, FPA Provincial Officer (PO) of Zamboanga del Norte introduced continue reading : FPA imparts knowledge on BFS and safe-judicious use of pesticides to 25 farmers

BENGUET | July 13, 2022 – FPA CAR conducted training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to fifty-three (53) farmers from Baguio City and Benguet last July 06 at El Cielito Hotel, Baguio City and on July 12, 2022 at Villa Silvina Hotel, Baguio City.   GAP is a training that highlights the best practices to be continue reading : 53 farmers learn FPA roles in BFS during GAP seminar in Baguio City

BOHOL | July 7, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Arnulfo Arausa, Jr., assisted by Provincial Officers Andy Cornell Bornillo and Jesus Muring, conducted a training on the proper use of fertilizer and pesticide for 109 lowland vegetable farmers from Brgy. San Isidro, Mabini, Bohol and Brgy. Taytay, Getafe, Bohol on July 6 and 7, 2022.   continue reading : Central Visayas strengthens farmers knowledge on proper use of fertilizer and pesticide

QUEZON PROVINCE | July 11, 2022 – Thirty-two (32) participants completed the in-house Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training conducted on July 6-7, 2022 in Sariaya, Quezon. The training was requested by Sunrise Dragon Jade Agri Corporation (SDJAC).   During his opening remarks, SDJAC President Nilo Bornolla said, “ASD training is important for fertilizer and pesticide dealers continue reading : FPA RFU 4 trains 32 handlers during ASD training in Quezon Province

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | July 8, 2022 – To ensure that fertilizer and pesticide handlers are following the FPA protocols, Provincial Officer (PO) Michael Tuico inspected a Distributor with warehouses and 3 Dealers in Molave and Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur last July 5 and 6.   Based on the monitoring activities conducted, there were no violations continue reading : FPA RFU 9 inspects distributor and dealers in Zamboanga del Sur

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | July 8, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Dionn Mark Bohol discussed the Balanced Fertilization Strategy with 20 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and farmers during the Sorghum Production Training in Dipolog City last July 6, 2022.   PO Bohol emphasized the importance of soil analysis in BFS. Soil analysis determines the type of continue reading : FPA RFU 9 offers new fertilizer strategy for Sorghum production

ILOILO | July 7, 2022 – FPA Provincial Officer (PO) Ryan Gelladula presented the reasons behind the high fertilizer prices during the Consultation Workshop for the Updating of Cost Structure of Rice Production in Iloilo last June 23, 2022.   Thirty (30) farmer-technicians, farmer-leaders, and agricultural extension workers (AEW) attended the activity organized by the Department continue reading : 30 farmer technicians educated by FPA on fertilizer price hike and BFS during consultation in Iloilo

NORTHERN SAMAR | July 5, 2022 – On July 4, 2022, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Mr. Gary De La Cruz, Provincial Officer of Eastern Samar, and John Mar Nosura, Provincial Officer of Northern Samar, were invited as resource speakers for the Rice Specialist Training Course anchored by Phil Rice Bicol held at the Farmers Training continue reading : FPA discusses proper use, handling of pesticides, and BFS during the Rice Specialist Training Course