FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

QUEZON CITY | July 06, 2022 – In pursuit of protecting the agro-ecosystem and advancing long-term solutions for fertilizer price and supply, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has released the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) handbook on its role on the program.   BFS is a program that includes not only the FPA but also other continue reading : FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | June 29, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Dr. Myer Mula together with FPA Regional Field Unit (RFU) 6, visited Universal Robina Corporation – La Carlota Distillery at Brgy. Nagasi, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental last June 22, 2022, for compliance monitoring.   The distillery was found compliant with FPA standards. continue reading : FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer

FPA XII advocates BFS as an alternative to increasing fertilizer costs

Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat | June 30, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer Mula, and FPA SOCCKSARGEN visited Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat last June 27-29, 2022, to promote the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS). The activity was in collaboration with the Special Area for Agricultural Development Program (SAAD).   Regional Officer (RO) Alita C. continue reading : FPA XII advocates BFS as an alternative to increasing fertilizer costs

FPA Region VIII presents alternative methods of proper pesticide handling, balanced fertilization

LEYTE | June 29, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) of Leyte Eric Castañas helped 19 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) design temporary waste disposal and pesticide containers and storage system using a plastic ormini drums during the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) – Anchored in Corn Production last June 28, 2022, at Baybay, continue reading : FPA Region VIII presents alternative methods of proper pesticide handling, balanced fertilization

FPA Davao Trains 38 Mango Contractors and Growers in Davao Del Sur

DAVAO DEL SUR | June 28, 2022 – Thirty-eight (38) mango contractors and growers attended the third wave of FPA Davao Region’s (RFU 11) Mango Contractors Training held at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) Function Hall Bldg., Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Compound, Digos City, Davao del Sur.   The training is designed to lecture handlers continue reading : FPA Davao Trains 38 Mango Contractors and Growers in Davao Del Sur

FPA – RFU 9 promotes balanced fertilization and public awareness on proper pesticide labels to 40 farmers-SAAD beneficiaries

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | June 29, 2022 – To protect the public from the risk inherent in the use of pesticide and to educate the agricultural sector in the use of agricultural inputs, FPA Zamboanga Peninsula conducted a training on Safe, Responsible and Effective Use of Agricultural inputs to 40 farmers in Tuburan, Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga continue reading : FPA – RFU 9 promotes balanced fertilization and public awareness on proper pesticide labels to 40 farmers-SAAD beneficiaries

FPA RFU 11 promotes agency’s activities during Araw ng Matanao with heightened information drive

DAVAO DEL SUR | June 22, 2022 – FPA strengthened its promotion of the Agency’s programs and activities by giving technical assistance and distributing IEC campaign materials on fertilizer and pesticide during the celebration of “Araw ng Matanao” in Davao del Sur last June 17 to 22, 2022.   Promoting ABCRIS Enterprise and its partners was continue reading : FPA RFU 11 promotes agency’s activities during Araw ng Matanao with heightened information drive