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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR | MARCH 31, 2023 – Thirty-three (33) participants from the different provinces in Davao Region attended the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for fertilizer and pesticide at Ascencia Resto Bar, Lapu-Lapu St., Digos City, last March 24, 2023.   Regional Officer (RO) Marrisa Napalit explained that ASD training aimed to train continue reading : ASD trains 33 new safety dispensers in Digos

BUGUEY, CAGAYAN | March 31, 2023 – Provincial Officer (PO) Arwin A. Cardenas discussed the Balance Fertilization Strategy (BFS) to 20 rice farm leaders in Buguey, Cagayan, on March 31, 2023, during the briefing on BFS conducted by the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (DA-ATI RTC), Region II.   During the discussion, PO Cardenas continue reading : 20 rice farm leaders learned BFS

MASBATE CITY, MASBATE | March 27, 2023 – Forty (40) fertilizer and pesticide dealers were inspected during a Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on March 20-22, 2023, in the island province of Masbate.   Out of the 40 dealers, FPA Bicol Region issued Notice of Violations (NoVs) to two (2) dealers for operating without Accredited Safety Dispenser continue reading : FPA Bicol inspects 40 dealers, issues 2 NoVs in Masbate

QUEZON PROVINCE | March 27, 2023 – Nine (9) Notice of Violations (NoVs) were issued to unlicensed f/p dealers during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operations conducted by the Regional Field Unit IV from March 21-23, 2023, in Quezon Province.   The team visited seven (7) municipalities: Lucban, Sampaloc, Mauban, San Francisco, Mulanay, Catanauan, Unisan, Macalelon, and continue reading : NoVs issued to 9 unlicensed dealers in Quezon Province

NUEVA VIZCAYA & CAGAYAN | March 22-24, 2023 – FPA Region II conducted trainings for vegetable and rice farmers on the responsible use of agricultural pesticides from March 22-24, 2023, in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Cagayan. Two separate training was conducted in the Municipality of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, in Brgy. Besong and Kayapa Proper continue reading : 282 farmers trained on responsible use of pesticides in Region II

MINANGA, IGUIG, CAGAYAN | March 23, 2023 – FPA Cagayan Valley discussed the guidelines on pesticide application using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or Remote Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) during the technical briefing on drone operations of rice production cum calibration for the project, “Assessment of Drone Application on Rice Production in Region II: Direct Seeding, Fertilizer continue reading : 15 researchers, operators informed on the guidelines for pesticide application using drones

NUEVA VIZCAYA & CAGAYAN | March 22-24, 2023 – FPA Region II conducted trainings for vegetable and rice farmers on the responsible use of agricultural pesticides from March 22-24, 2023, in the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Cagayan.   Two separate training was conducted in the Municipality of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, in Brgy. Besong and Kayapa continue reading : 282 farmers trained on responsible use of pesticides in Region II

MALITA, DAVAO OCCIDENTAL | March 21, 2023 – Three (3) out of ten (10) fertilizer and pesticide (f/p) handlers received Notice of Violations (NoVs) as the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) RFU XI continued its monitoring activities in Brgy. Demoloc and Brgy. Lagumit, Malita, Davao Occidental last March 16-17, 2023.   During the operation, field officers continue reading : FPA XI issues 3 NoVs, 1 SUMS after monitoring activities in Davao Occidental

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority OIC Executive Director Julieta Lansangan unveiled the plans for F.Y. 2024 during the Department of Agriculture (DA) Internal Budget Hearing held at Hacienda Gracia Resort and Hotel, Lubao, Pampanga on March 13-16, 2023, proposing a total of Php 394,445,000 for continuous regulatory services and upgrades.   The total budget proposal continue reading : FPA unveils FY 2024 plans, calls for budget hike for intensified monitoring of agricultural inputs

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | March 13-14, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Region IX discussed the Presidential Decree 1144 to more than 100 rice farmers during the Rice Information Caravan under the Rice Banner Program on March 13-14, 2023, in Tungawan and Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay.   Regional Officer (RO) Alex Paalisbo, Provincial Officers (PO) Paulyne Kim continue reading : FPA joins the DA Rice Information Caravan in Region IX