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Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | August 25, 2022 – FPA Region VI inspected of 193 fertilizer and pesticide products of Jynsonns Phils., Crown Agri Trading, DC Cruz Trading, and Triple J Agricultural Supply-Dealer in the province of Negros Occidental on August 16-18, 2022.   Using the mobile application developed by the FPA Information Technology Unit for product monitoring, continue reading : 193 fertilizer and pesticide products in Negros Occidental validated

PILI, CAMARINES SUR | August 24, 2022 – The FPA Bicol in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office V (DA-RFO5), Bicol Medical Center-Poison Control Center and Camsur Multi-Purpose Cooperative conducted the “Pesticide Training 101: Pesticide Safe Handling, Poison Prevention and Management” on August 23, 2022, at CDA Bldg., Airport Road, Pili, Camarines Sur.   continue reading : FPA educates Bicol farmers on safe handling of pesticides

QUEZON CITY | August 25, 2022 – The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority maintained its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification as a result of the surveillance audit on August 16, 2022.   The certifying body, TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc., conducted the onsite assessment at the FPA Central Office in Quezon City.   The scope of certification covers the continue reading : TUV Rheinland lauded FPA during surveillance audit (ISO 9001:2015)

DAVAO DEL NORTE | AUGUST 22, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Cheery B. Agrade and PhilGAP XI conducted a two-day training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) last August 11-12, 2022, at Den’s Cafe in Panabo City.   PO Agrade discussed environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare to 40 participants working in the banana industry. continue reading : 40 participants attend GAP training, learn the importance of environmental management and workers’ health, safety, and welfare

CAMALIG, ALBAY | August 19, 2022 – FPA Bicol conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training to 28 participants held at Albay Provincial Agriculture Office (APAO), Cabangan, Camalig, Albay on August 17-18, 2022.   During her welcome message, OIC-Provincial Agriculturist Rosalinda B. Belodo said, “ASD training is essential to dealers for them to have a knowledge continue reading : 28 dealers in Albay attend ASD training

TABINA, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR | August 22, 2022 – FPA RFU IX discussed the current fertilizer situation in the country and promoted the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) during the Agri-Fishery week held last August 8-12, 2022, at Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur.   Regional Officer (RO) Alex Paalisbo led the presentation regarding the increasing fertilizer prices. In continue reading : LGU taps FPA IX to discuss the issue on fertilizer, BFS and safe and judicious use of pesticides

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, CAVITE | August 10, 2022 – FPA-Cavite Provincial Officer (PO) Allan Jade V. Rojo and Regional Officer (RO) Suzettie M. Alcaide served as resource speakers during the first day of a week-long training entitled “Capability Enhancement Course for Agriculture Extension Workers (AEWs): Approaches to Integrate Nutrient Management for Rice” on August 8, 2022, continue reading : 25 AEWs learned on fake/unsound fertilizers, BFS and other plans and programs of the agency

ALICIA, ISABELA | August 11, 2022 – FPA Region II, PNP-CIDG Region II, Alicia MPS, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), and NS Continental conducted a joint entrapment operation to individuals who are selling and distributing alleged counterfeit fertilizers in Cagayan Valley on August 8, 2022, at Brgy. Callao, Alicia, Isabela.   On July 13, 2022, a continue reading : PNP-CIDG Region II arrests 5 individuals in the Province of Isabela for selling counterfeit fertilizers

DAVAO CITY | AUGUST 8, 2022 – FPA Region XI and Croplife Regional Action Network (CRAN) X met with the City’s Agricultural Office (CAO) for possible collaboration on the proposed Empty Pesticide Container (EPC) retrieval project on August 3, 2022, at the City Agriculture’s Office Conference Hall.    For the CAO to have a clearer picture continue reading : FPA and CRAN X tap Davao City’s Agriculture Office for the EPC retrieval project

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon | August 08, 2022 – FPA Northern Mindanao conducted an Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training for 62 individuals at the Garden Party Venue, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, last August 02, 2022.   Regional Officer (RO) Ma. Sonia C. Calleja led the presentation regarding the reasons for the increasing fertilizer prices. In her discussion, she continue reading : 62 individuals undergo ASD training to be accredited dealers