Bukidnon farmers gain know-how on animal nutrition practices at Cara-Aralan Farmers’ Field Day
More than 90 farmers from different municipalities and cities in Bukidnon participated in the Cara-Aralan Farmers’ Field Day (FFD) on October 17 to advance their knowledge and skills in animal nutrition and feeding technologies. The FFD, structured as a concise version of the Farmer Field School initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused […]
DA-PCC hosts cryopreservation learning activity for DA, private farm representatives
Research collaborators from various private and government agencies engaged in the livestock industry participated in a Consultative Meeting and Knowledge Sharing on Optimized Cryopreservation Protocols on Swine, Goat, and Cattle Semen at the National Livestock Cryobank facility of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) on October 14-16, 2024. Led by the Cryobank Section and supported by […]
ISO/IEC 17025 training empowers RDD staff to enhance lab quality standards
A five-day course held from October 7-11, 2024, equipped laboratory staff of the Research and Development Division (RDD) and the Management Systems Audit Office with crucial auditing skills and foundational knowledge to support the agency’s pursuit of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, ensuring excellence and high-quality laboratory practices. The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is critical for laboratories due […]
Coconut farmers in Leyte receive 50 dairy buffaloes to increase income, nutrition
The Hibunawan Integrated Farmer’s Association (HIFA), a farmer’s group assisted by the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Visayas State University (DA-PCC at VSU), received 50 head of dairy buffaloes during the ceremonial turnover on October 15, 2024, in Brgy. Maganhan, Baybay City, Leyte. The initiative was part of the government’s ongoing effort to support sustainable agriculture […]
Carapreneurship gains ground in Pangasinan through DSWD-SLP
The Arya Sta. Maria Dairy SLP Association finally embarked on its journey in carapreneurship following the inauguration and blessing of the carabao housing and entrustment of six buffaloes by the Department of Social Welfare and Development—Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD-SLP), Local Government Unit—Sta. Maria, and DA-Philippine Carabao Center at DMMMSU in San Patricio, Sta Maria, Pangasinan […]
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The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) officially launched its first #OhmAIKalabaw! (OMK!) Activation Program in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat on October 3, 2024, in the hope of improving calf and milk production nationwide through artificial insemination (AI). OMK! is a communication campaign, which aims to increase awareness and understanding of AI services among stakeholders and, consequently, […]
DA-PCC showcases 32 studies at annual R4D In-house Review, top papers recognized
A total of 32 research and development (R&D) studies from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) were presented during its annual in-house review held at the Eusebio-Castillo Hall, DA-PCC National Headquarters and Gene Pool, in Science City of Muñoz from September 25 to 27. The event highlighted the agency’s latest research efforts in the […]
DA-PCC at DMMMSU revitalizes technicians for enhanced AI service delivery
The DA-PCC at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DA-PCC at DMMMSU) has enhanced the capabilities of its artificial insemination (AI) technicians through a two-day refresher course and forum held from September 25-26, 2024, at LGU Agri-tourism, Amlang, Rosario, La Union. The training aimed to reinforce the knowledge of AI technicians in conducting efficient and […]
DA-PCC’s island clusters anniv celebrations highlight successes in CDP implementation
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) underscored the importance of fostering collaboration and shared goals in achieving transformative success, particularly in championing the Carabao Development Program (CDP), as it celebrated its 31st anniversary across different island clusters. Marking a first in the agencys history, the anniversary celebration took place in different island clusters to highlight the […]
DA-PCC tops fiscal management rankings at DA year-end financial assessment
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) emerged as the leading agency showcasing sustained and efficient financial and cash management practices for the fiscal year 2023 among all the DA Regional Field Offices, bureaus, and attached agencies. This recognition came about during the DAs Year-End Financial Evaluation and Assessment for FY 2023, held in Baguio […]