FPA RFU 9 offers new fertilizer strategy for Sorghum production

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | July 8, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Dionn Mark Bohol discussed the Balanced Fertilization Strategy with 20 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and farmers during the Sorghum Production Training in Dipolog City last July 6, 2022.   PO Bohol emphasized the importance of soil analysis in BFS. Soil analysis determines the type of continue reading : FPA RFU 9 offers new fertilizer strategy for Sorghum production

30 farmer technicians educated by FPA on fertilizer price hike and BFS during consultation in Iloilo

ILOILO | July 7, 2022 – FPA Provincial Officer (PO) Ryan Gelladula presented the reasons behind the high fertilizer prices during the Consultation Workshop for the Updating of Cost Structure of Rice Production in Iloilo last June 23, 2022.   Thirty (30) farmer-technicians, farmer-leaders, and agricultural extension workers (AEW) attended the activity organized by the Department continue reading : 30 farmer technicians educated by FPA on fertilizer price hike and BFS during consultation in Iloilo

FPA discusses proper use, handling of pesticides, and BFS during the Rice Specialist Training Course

NORTHERN SAMAR | July 5, 2022 – On July 4, 2022, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Mr. Gary De La Cruz, Provincial Officer of Eastern Samar, and John Mar Nosura, Provincial Officer of Northern Samar, were invited as resource speakers for the Rice Specialist Training Course anchored by Phil Rice Bicol held at the Farmers Training continue reading : FPA discusses proper use, handling of pesticides, and BFS during the Rice Specialist Training Course

FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

QUEZON CITY | July 06, 2022 – In pursuit of protecting the agro-ecosystem and advancing long-term solutions for fertilizer price and supply, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has released the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) handbook on its role on the program.   BFS is a program that includes not only the FPA but also other continue reading : FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | June 29, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Dr. Myer Mula together with FPA Regional Field Unit (RFU) 6, visited Universal Robina Corporation – La Carlota Distillery at Brgy. Nagasi, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental last June 22, 2022, for compliance monitoring.   The distillery was found compliant with FPA standards. continue reading : FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer

FPA XII advocates BFS as an alternative to increasing fertilizer costs

Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat | June 30, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director for Fertilizer, Dr. Myer Mula, and FPA SOCCKSARGEN visited Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat last June 27-29, 2022, to promote the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS). The activity was in collaboration with the Special Area for Agricultural Development Program (SAAD).   Regional Officer (RO) Alita C. continue reading : FPA XII advocates BFS as an alternative to increasing fertilizer costs

FPA Region VIII presents alternative methods of proper pesticide handling, balanced fertilization

LEYTE | June 29, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) of Leyte Eric Castañas helped 19 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) design temporary waste disposal and pesticide containers and storage system using a plastic ormini drums during the Training of Trainers (TOT) on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) – Anchored in Corn Production last June 28, 2022, at Baybay, continue reading : FPA Region VIII presents alternative methods of proper pesticide handling, balanced fertilization

Philippine fertilizer price outlook: A reality for farmers and fishers

Abstract The Philippines, as a net importer of fertilizer, is vulnerable to the rising fertilizer prices due to Covid 19 pandemic causing fertilizer shortages around the globe, higher input costs and fuel prices, disruption of production and trade, including geopolitical disputes (Russia and Ukraine). The study was aimed to analyze fertilizer import prices and dealer continue reading : Philippine fertilizer price outlook: A reality for farmers and fishers