FPA Bicol intensifies efforts against fertilizer and pesticide violations in Camarines Sur

July 23-26, 2024 | Camarines Sur – Thirty-two (32) fertilizer and pesticide handlers were inspected during the Clean-Up Drive (CUD) operations in the third district of Camarines Sur from July 23-26, 2024. Out of the 32 handlers, 19 unlicensed handlers received Notice of Violations (NoVs) and were required to attend the Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) continue reading : FPA Bicol intensifies efforts against fertilizer and pesticide violations in Camarines Sur

FPA conducts mid-year performance review for FY 2024

July 22, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) conducted its Midyear Performance Review and Assessment with the theme “Improving Outcomes through Strategic Evaluation and Insight Collection” on July 16-18, 2024, at the FPA Bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City. The event aimed to evaluate the agency’s performance during continue reading : FPA conducts mid-year performance review for FY 2024

FPA Bicol educates farmers on safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY | June 27, 2024 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol discussed the safe and judicious use of agricultural inputs and the promotion of the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the rice season-long training on the production of high-quality inbred rice, seed certification, and farm mechanization at Good Grass Farm, Happy continue reading : FPA Bicol educates farmers on safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides

FPA conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the registration of PIP

June 18, 2024 | Quezon City – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority, spearheaded by the Pesticide Regulations Division, conducted stakeholder consultation on the proposed Memorandum Circular (MC) for the Registration of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIP) on June 18, 2024, at Cosmos Hall, 2F, Hive Hotel, 68 Scout Tuazon St., Diliman, Quezon City. “This initiative of developing continue reading : FPA conducted stakeholders’ consultation for the registration of PIP

FPA Bicol joins refresher course on identification and management of pests and diseases 

June 26, 2024 | Los Baños, Laguna – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Bicol participated in a Refresher Course conducted via zoom on June 10-14, 2024, and a field tour on June 18, 2024, at UP Los Baños, Laguna. The course entitled “Identification and Management of Pests and Diseases in Cereal Crops, Vegetables, and continue reading : FPA Bicol joins refresher course on identification and management of pests and diseases 

Protecting farmers and fishers: Ways forward to addressing underweight fertilizers in the Philippines

Standing firm on its mandate to assure the agricultural sector of quality fertilizers, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) reiterates industry compliance and renewed commitment relative to the implementation of existing national policies governing the agricultural sector. Under Section 8.3 of the Fertilizer Regulatory Policies and Implementing Guidelines, a policy developed through the collaboration of continue reading : Protecting farmers and fishers: Ways forward to addressing underweight fertilizers in the Philippines

FPA enforces fertilizer weighing standards in Cagayan Valley

June 3-7, 2024 | Cagayan Valley – To ensure adherence of handlers to fertilizer weighing standards in the region, the Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority (FPA) – Cagayan Valley team with the supervision of Deputy Director Dr. Myer G. Mula, conducted fertilizer random weighing and plant inspections from June 3-7, 2024.  The team diligently assessed the continue reading : FPA enforces fertilizer weighing standards in Cagayan Valley