FMC Receives Industry-First Approval for Drone Use of Prevathon Insecticide in the Philippines

By AgriBusiness Global

FMC Corporation has been granted conditional approval in the Philippines for the drone use of Prevathon insecticide in rice crop. This is the first time a crop protection product has been given approval for drone use by the country’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA).

“Farmers spend long hours doing hard and often difficult work to produce food. Using the latest technology, like drones, will help them efficiently cover more ground in less time when treating crops,” said Veronica Tiburcio, Country Manager of FMC Philippines. “We are pleased to be the first crop protection company in the Philippines to receive conditional registration approval from the FPA. FMC has conducted successful drone spray trials in other Asian countries, and we are now bringing our know-how to help local farmers become more efficient and effective in rice production.”

FMC will now initiate official field trials with FPA-accredited researchers and all related government agencies to prepare for full registration approval and conduct commercial activities related to the drone use of Prevathon insecticide in rice.

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