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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

MAGARAO, CAMARINES SUR | March 8, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Bicol Region promoted the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Training of Trainers (TOT) for New Local Farmer Technicians (LFT): Specialized Training Course on Rice Production Technology and Extension Delivery System with GAD Concepts on March 8, 2023, at Sonrisa Farm, Magarao, Camarines continue reading : FPA Bicol promotes BFS in trainers’ training in Camarines Sur

DIPOLOG CITY | March 2, 2023 – Twenty (20) owners and storekeepers in Region IX joined the recently concluded 2-day Accreditation Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for fertilizer and pesticide in Top Plaza Hotel, Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte last February 27-28, 2023.   The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region IX, headed by Regional Officer (RO) continue reading : ASD Training aides 20 f/p storekeepers, owners in Dipolog City

IGUIG, CAGAYAN | March 2, 2023 – 45 individuals attended the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training conducted by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Cagayan Valley last March 1-2, 2023, at DA-SCRC, Minanga, Iguig, Cagayan.   The participants were dealers caught selling fertilizer and pesticide (F/P) products without accreditation during inspections and other aspiring individuals who continue reading : 45 individuals learn the ropes of dispensing F/P products through ASD training in Cagayan

CAMARINES SUR | February 28, 2023 – Five (5) out of 53 fertilizer and pesticide dealers were issued with Notice of Violations (NoVs) during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation on February 21-23, 2023, in the province of Camarines Sur.   FPA Bicol Region required the violators to attend the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training this coming continue reading : 5 unlicensed dealers found in Camarines Sur after clean-up drive operations of FPA Bicol

ROXAS, ISABELA | February 28, 2023 – One of the licensed dealers in Roxas, Isabela, was issued with Stop Use, Move, Sale (SUMS) order on February 21, 2023, after selling a counterfeit “Brodan” product.   This was verified by Planters Product Incorporated during the inspection conducted by Provincial Officers (PO) Robert Salvador and Rhyemark Credo following continue reading : SUMS order issued to counterfeit products in Roxas, Isabela

CAGAYAN VALLEY | February 21-23, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Region II conducted a province-wide inspection on February 21-23, 2023, to monitor the compliance of fertilizer and agricultural pesticide handlers in Cagayan.   Out of 30 establishments, 16 farm supply stores operated without a license and have not yet attended an Accredited Safety continue reading : Province-wide inspection found 16 unlicensed fertilizer and pesticide handlers in Cagayan

DAVAO CITY | February 28, 2023 – Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority – Fertilizer Regulations Division (FPA-FRD) together with FPA Davao Region conducted a series of spot inspections to 11 major fertilizer handlers on February 6-10, 2023, in Davao City and the provinces of Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur.   The said inspection aimed to continue reading : 11 handlers inspected during FRD’s 5-day visit in Davao Region

DAVAO DEL NORTE | FEBRUARY 28, 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority Davao issued Notice of Violations (NoVs) to thirteen establishments (13) after conducting Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operation in the municipalities of San Isidro and Asuncion in Davao del Norte last February 15, 2023.   Violators were determined to lack the License to Operate (LTO) continue reading : Clean-up drive in Davao del Norte caught 13 unlicensed dealers

QUEZON CITY | February 24, 2022 – As the agency is gearing towards digitalization, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) inked its collaboration with Landbank of the Philippines for the online payment of accreditation services on February 24, 2023, at the FPA Board Room, Quezon City.   FPA OIC Executive Director Julieta Lansangan and the Landbank continue reading : FPA, Landbank inks collaboration for online payment processing

DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR | FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – FPA Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Pesticide, Mr. Eric Divinagracia, and Provincial Officer (PO) Imelda Rasay joined the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) research committee meeting as one of the Technical Working Groups (TWG) to discuss concerns on aerial spraying of pesticide in the province last continue reading : FPA talks over RPAS as PAMB raises concerns on aerial spraying in Davao Del Sur