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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

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

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