CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR) | March 2023 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) CAR provided a series of Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 224 individuals in the first quarter of 2023. Led by Regional Officer (RO) Rogelio Tanguid, FPA CAR trained 43 incubatees of the Benguet State University–Agri-based Technology Business Incubator Innovation Center continue reading : 224 participants trained as FPA CAR conducts ASD trainings for 1st quarter
GAP, BFS reaches 222 attendees as FPA CAR joins efforts with LGUs, ATI
CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION | March 2023 – A total of 222 individuals participated in the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and safe and judicious use of fertilizer and pesticides (f/p) training as the FPA CAR continues its collaboration with the local government for the first quarter of 2023. For the month of March, the team conducted continue reading : GAP, BFS reaches 222 attendees as FPA CAR joins efforts with LGUs, ATI
#WEcanbeEquALL: FPA joins call for gender equality and inclusive society
#WEcanbeEquALL: FPA joins call for gender equality and inclusive society – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority continues to advocate gender equality as it joined the month-long observance of the National Women’s Month in March 2023. With the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”, the Agency through the FPA Gender and Development Focal Point continue reading : #WEcanbeEquALL: FPA joins call for gender equality and inclusive society
ASD trains 33 new safety dispensers in Digos
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
20 rice farm leaders learned BFS
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
FPA Bicol inspects 40 dealers, issues 2 NoVs in Masbate
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
NoVs issued to 9 unlicensed dealers in Quezon Province
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
282 farmers trained on responsible use of pesticides in Region II
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
15 researchers, operators informed on the guidelines for pesticide application using drones
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
282 farmers trained on responsible use of pesticides in Region II
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