Sen. Villar envisions better lives for farmers thru ALAB Karbawan project
Senator Cynthia Villar, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, emphasized the importance of education and skill development in achieving economic upliftment for farmers through farm schools. We carry the values of perseverance and diligence so we can provide a better future for the Filipino people, she averred at the opening […]
DA Asec for Ruminants eyes privately-led livestock breeding boost
Department of Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Ruminants Dr. Benjamin Albarece aims to promote the establishment of privately-led breeders for each livestock commodity to support the countrys upgrading activities for rapid population growth and enhanced productivity. He revealed this during a brief consultative meeting with the National Dairy Authority (NDA), DA-7 Ubay Stock Farm, and DA-PCC […]
DA-Natl Livestock Program visits DA-PCC at USM, eyes opportunities for cara-industry development in Region XII
The Department of Agricultures National Livestock Program recently paid a visit to the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC at USM). The meeting served as a platform to discuss potential research projects and strategies to bolster the carabao industry in Mindanao, which plays a significant role in the regions agriculture sector. Representatives […]
Bohol EPs join forces with DA-PCC to support small-scale farmers via KBGAN mobile apps
Twenty-four extension professionals (EPs) from Bohol support the vision of DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) to improve dairy buffalo production and the management of small-scale carabao farmers through the utilization of the Knowledge, Brokerage, Guidance, and Advisory Network (KBGAN) mobile appsthe iHealth and iFeed. The KBGAN mobile applications are the products of the partnership between the […]
8th Bohol Dairy Fest promotes agri innovation
The 8th Bohol Dairy Festival, held at the town of San Miguel in Bohol on July 17, 2024, highlighted the essence of agricultural innovation with the theme Malungtarong Panggatasan, Malahutayong Panginabuhian (Sustainable Dairy, Sustainable Livelihood). The town was chosen as the venue for this years celebration because of the visible growth of the dairy industry, […]
DA-PCC at CMU inks partnership with NATCCO for co-op Dairy Mentors development program
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (DA-PCC at CMU) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the National Confederation of Cooperatives (NATCCO) for the cooperative Dairy Mentors development program under the CAFE-Dairy Project at the Office of the President, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, on July 17, 2024. The CAFE-DAIRY stands for […]
CCDP beneficiaries in Quezon geared up for dairy carabao production
Forty-eight identified farmers from the Lopez Raisers Dairy Cooperative were equipped and capacitated with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively implement the Coconut-Carabao Development Project (CCDP) in Lopez, Quezon. The farmers underwent trainings on social preparation, dairy buffalo production, and milk processing at the Brgy. Hall Rosario, Lopez, Quezon, on July 8-9. CCDP is […]
Zambales co-op receives pregnant buffaloes through DA-PCCs Dairy Herd Buildup Program
The Masinloc Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (MFAC) received 18 pregnant dairy buffaloes under the Dairy Herd Buildup Program (DHBP) of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC), facilitated through the initiative of Sen. Cynthia Villar. The ceremonial entrustment was held on June 28, 2024, at the Brgy. Sto. Rosario, Masinloc, Zambales. Dr. Ericson N. Dela Cruz, center director […]
The Dairy Box saga continues: Zambales unveils 2nd Dairy Box
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University unveiled the 2nd Dairy Box in Zambales, marking a milestone as the 6th in Region III. The Dairy Box was turned over to the Castillejos Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (CFAC) on June 26, 2024 at the Government Center, San Nicolas, Castillejos, Zambales. The one-stop shop […]
Carapreneurs, Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food delegation witness DA-PCCs techno demo in Cara-Aralan FFD
Carapreneurs or dairy carabao farmers in Nueva Ecija alongside staff members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform (CAFAR) participated today in the Cara-Aralan Farmers Field Day (FFD)a technology showcase of DA-PCCs innovative practices and research outputs for extension and advisory support. The carapreneurs were invited to also participate in the Senate […]