August 28, 2025 | San Mateo, Isabela – A total of 36 farmer leaders and officials of various Irrigators’ Associations (IAs) in the province participated in the Pesticide Management Training (PMT) conducted by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Regional Office II, in partnership with the Agricultural Training Institute – Regional Training Center (ATI-RTC), on August 26–28, 2025 in Malasin, San Mateo, Isabela.
The activity forms part of the continuing collaborative efforts of the FPA and ATI-RTC to promote sustainable and responsible farming practices.
It aimed to strengthen the participants’ knowledge and skills in the proper development and implementation of effective pesticide management strategies to control disease vectors and domestic pests, while ensuring the protection of public health and the environment.
The three-day training covered an in-depth discussion on the guidelines for the safe and proper use of pesticides, which included reading and following labels, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), working in well-ventilated areas, observing proper hygiene, and applying the correct amount to the designated target.
Other topics discussed were pesticide resistance management, regulatory policies on fertilizer and pesticide products, and the adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to further enhance the participants’ competencies in increasing farm productivity while upholding safety and environmental responsibility.
The training was positively received by the participants, who recognized the information shared as both relevant and valuable in supporting the development and security of Isabela’s agricultural sector.
Writer: Arwin A. Cardenas
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