Republic of the Philippines

Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

May 28, 2024 | Caraga Region – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Caraga, together with the Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted warehouse inspections and random weighing of fertilizer bags in Butuan City and Agusan del Sur on May 20-22, 2024. Out of 2,125 fertilizer bags consisting of eighteen fertilizer continue reading : FPA Caraga conducts fertilizer inspections, random weighing and consultative meetings

May 19, 2024 | Cagayan de Oro City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Northern Mindanao along with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer (DEDF) Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted fertilizer quality and standard weight monitoring for the different manufacturers, distributors, plantation warehouse and dealers in Cagayan de Oro City, and Bukidnon on May 13-15, 2024. continue reading : FPA Region 10 conducts fertilizer quality monitoring and standard weight monitoring in CDO, Bukidnon

MAY 16, 2024 | ISABELA – To educate farmers on the proper and responsible utilization of pesticides, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Cagayan Valley represented by Provincial Officer (PO) Mr. Rheymark Credo served as a resource speaker for the training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) at San Mariano, Isabela on May 16, 2024. “Pesticides continue reading : GAP trainees in Isabela learns responsible use of agricultural pesticides

May 14, 2024 | LEYTE – To ensure compliance with standard weight requirements for fertilizer products, the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA) – Zamboanga Peninsula, together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G Mula, conducted random weighing operations in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Norte, Zamboanga Del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay on May 6-7, 2024. continue reading : FPA conducts random weighing operation in Zamboanga Peninsula

April 30, 2024 | LEYTE – To uphold quality standards in the fertilizer market, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Eastern Visayas, together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted a series of inspections and assessments of fertilizer dealers and distributors across the province of Leyte on April 22 to 23, continue reading : FPA ensures fertilizer quality oversight throughout Leyte

April 19, 2024 | Legazpi City, Albay – To ensure that standards and regulations are being enforced within the industry, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Bicol Region detected 14 out of the 41 fertilizer and pesticide dealers operating without license from the clean-up drive (CUD) operation conducted in the province of Albay on April continue reading : FPA Bicol detects illegal dealers from enforcement operation in Albay

March 12- 15, 2024 | NAIROBI, KENYA – As the lead agency in the country for the implementation of the India-Philippines project “Promoting eco-friendly crop protection solutions for persistent organic pollutant and highly hazardous pesticide reduction in Asia”, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) joined the inception meeting on Financing for Agrochemicals Reduction and Management (FARM) continue reading : FPA joins inception meeting of FARM Global Child Project in Kenya

April 17, 2024 | Quezon City – The Information Section of the Planning, Management and Information Division (PMID) conducted its first face-to-face Certified Pesticide Applicator (CPA) and Accredited Responsible Care Officer (ARCO) examinations on April 10-11, 2024, at the FPA Central Office. A total of 35 examinees, composed of fifteen (15) CPA Fumigators, five (5) CPA continue reading : FPA conducts first CPA and ARCO examinations for 2024

April 17, 2024 | Central Visayas – To ensure the quality of fertilizers in Central Visayas, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region 7, together with Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer G. Mula, inspected various fertilizer manufacturers and distributors across the province of Cebu and Negros Oriental on April 15-17, 2024. The inspection team continue reading : Adherence of handlers to fertilizer product quality standards emphasized in Central Visayas

April 15, 2024 | Toledo City, Cebu – To ensure that product registration protocols are strictly followed by the industry, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Central Visayas, together with the FPA’s Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer (DEDF) Dr. Myer G. Mula, monitored the Biological Efficacy Data Generation conducted by an FPA Accredited Researcher in Barangay continue reading : FPA Central Visayas monitors conduct of Biological Efficacy Experiments in Toledo City