Country’s move toward achieving milk self-sufficiency underscored in Dairy Congress in Bohol
Big developments are coming on the way of achieving higher milk production in the country which has been saddled with the problem of importing huge quantities of this commodity to supply the local demand. Among these, according to the Dairy Confederation (DairyCon) of the Philippines Chairman Isidro Albano, are augmenting the base herd, creating new […]
Agencies gear up for GM animals through regulatory training
In 2017, a breed of fast-growing Atlantic salmon became the first genetically modified (GM) animal to be sold to Canadian consumers. It is also the first transgenic animal to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for human consumption after 25 years of regulatory lobbying. The said fish, a variety of Atlantic […]
Papua New Guinea ministers visit PCC for possible partnership in agri-development in their country
Annual ‘Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival’ attests strong ties among farmers, public, others
“The continuous celebration of ‘Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival’ is an indication of our active partnership, collaboration, and unity.” This was emphasized by PCC Executive Director Dr. Arnel N. Del Barrio in his message during the celebration of the 12th Gatas ng Kalabaw Festival held last May 9 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. He added that the […]
PCC conducts another round of facilitator’s workshop on Farmer Livestock School
Twenty-five participants completed an 11-day learning event for facilitators under the Farmer Livestock School on Dairy Buffalo Production (FLS-DBP) project conducted by the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) last April 16-30, 2018. Eight of them were PCC regional centers’ staff members, seven were Local Government Unit officials, and 10 were progressive farmers from South and North […]