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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

DIPOLOG CITY | May 2, 2022 – To strengthen partnership with stakeholders in promoting safe and responsible use of agricultural pesticides, FPA Zamboanga Peninsula conducted a seminar participated by pesticide company Field Technicians and Representative assigned in Zamboanga del Norte last April 28, 2022. The main purpose of the activity is to orient companies’ frontline workers continue reading : FPA Zamboanga orients agrochemical field technicians on product stewardship

DAVAO CITY | April 28, 2022 – The FPA Davao Region (RFU 11) was invited by the Department of Agriculture Philippine Good Agricultural Practices (PhilGAP) as a resource speaker for GAP training on Vegetable Production held last April 8, 2022, at the Food Terminal Inc., Daliao, Toril, Davao City.   Thirty (30) farmers participated in the continue reading : FPA Davao Region lectures on GAP in collaboration with DA-PhilGAP

DAVAO REGION| April 27, 2022 – Thirteen (13) establishments were issued a notice of violation (NoV) during the clean-up drive operation in Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental on April 19-20, 2022 for selling fertilizer and pesticide products without a license to operate.  These establishments were advised to obtain a permit and accreditation from the agency continue reading : FPA Davao Region issues NoV to 13 fertilizer and pesticide establishments

Dinapigue, Isabela | April 28, 2022 – FPA Region 02, headed by Mr. Leonardo A. Bangad, Regional Officer, conducted training on responsible use of agricultural pesticides in Brgys. of Bukal Norte and Dibulo, Dinapigue, Isabela on April 27 and 28, 2022, respectively in collaboration with the municipal government thru its municipal agriculture office and Meljay Agribusiness continue reading : Responsible Use of Agricultural Pesticides Conducted in Remote Barangays of Isabela

BULA, CAMARINES SUR | April 26, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) – Regional Field Unit V (RFU 5) pushed for Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the 14th National Rice Technology Forum on April 19-22, 2022.   Over 3,300 farmers, rice program implementers, and delegates from across the country attended the event.   Regional continue reading : FPA Bicol Presses for Balanced Fertilization during the 14th National Rice Technology Forum

BUKIDNON | April 26, 2022 – FPA Northern Mindanao, led by Supervising Agriculturist Ma. Sonia C. Calleja, along with the FPA legal team, conducted a warehouse audit of Del Monte Philippines, Incorporated (DMPI) in Camp Philips, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on April 22, 2022.   Ms. Charmaine Pailagao, DMPI Pollution Control Officer, presented the DMPI’s historical background continue reading : FPA audits DMPI warehouse in Bukidnon

TUGUEGARAO CITY | April 22, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Cagayan Valley (RFU 2) discussed the current fertilizer situation with the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of Camalaniugan, Cagayan on April 21, 2022 during an intervention initiated by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office II.   Farmers voiced their concerns about continue reading : FPA Cagayan Valley explains fertilizer price hike with the Sangguniang Bayan of Camanlaniugan

SANCHEZ MIRA, CAGAYAN | April 22, 2022 – Provincial Officers Arwin Cardenas and Henry Cabayan Jr. of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Cagayan Valley (RFU 2) were invited as resource speakers for the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training conducted by the Department of Agriculture Region II last April 19-20, 2022.   The training was conducted continue reading : FPA Cagayan Valley shares expertise on Good Agricultural Practices during DA training

BAMBANG, NUEVA VIZCAYA | April 22, 2022 – FPA Cagayan Valley met with the local fertilizer manufacturers here at Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal on April 20, 2022 to strengthen communications and cooperation with them and address issues and concerns on their products.   Regional Officer Leonardo Bangad invited eight local manufacturers of fertilizers – GMG Fertilizer continue reading : FPA Cagayan Valley sits down with local fertilizer manufacturers on fertilizer price situation

CEBU CITY | April 22, 2022 – On April 20 and 21, 2022, the FPA Regional Office VII, in collaboration with Bayer Crop Science, Planters Product Inc., and Enasia Import Export Corporation, held Product Stewardship Programs in Brgy. Sudlon ll Cebu City, Brgy. Alambijud, Argao, and Brgy. Mantalungon, Dalaguete Cebu, with Deputy Executive Director for Pesticide continue reading : FPA RFU VII conducts Product Stewardship Programs to 102 vegetable farmers