SMC collaborates with DA-PCC to support dairy farmers
Dairy farmers struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis due to lack of market channels need not worry anymore as the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) extends support by purchasing Php500,000 worth of carabao’s milk products from farmers’ cooperatives. A survey conducted by the research team of DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) showed that dairy farmers […]
DA-PCC strengthens support to farmers; launches ALPAS-COVID projects
To help farmers and locals cope with the global pandemic COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) commemorated the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s month by launching initiatives geared toward sustainable farm-based livelihood as well as food security and accessibility. Activities were held in San Jose City (SJC), Nueva Ecija from May 27-29. “We honor […]
NE government pledges investment in milk processing facility, marketing outlet
Soon, local dairy farmers’ produce in Nueva Ecja (NE) province will easily find their way to customers as NE provincial government had committed support in the improvement of milk processing facility and expansion of market for carabao’s milk and dairy products. NE Governor Aurelio “Oyie” Umali made the pledge during his conversation with DA-PCC Executive […]
Women carapreneurs undergo baking and pastries making
Sixteen women carapreneurs (carabao raisers and entrepreneurs) from different cooperatives and associations participated in a training on “Baking and Pastries Making” conducted by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC@CSU) last May 12. The training was conducted to provide additional source of livelihood to participants through processing of products using carabao’s […]
DA-PCC collaborates with Grameen Foundation
In pursuing its vision of modernizing and improving further its extension and advisory service (EAS) delivery to its clientele, the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) through its Knowledge Management Division (KMD) has entered into a technical consultancy services contract with Grameen Foundation to work on the Phase 1 of a 30-month project titled “Consulting […]
‘Buffalo Milk on Wheels’ rolls out in Cotabato Province
Cotabateños can now avail of various products made from fresh buffalo’s milk amid COVID-19 after the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC@USM) launched its “Buffalo Milk on Wheels” on May 13, 2020. DA-PCC’s Buffalo Milk on Wheels or BMW is an initiative of the institution in line with the DA’s […]
Undernourished children to benefit from milk feeding in Ilocos Norte
More than 500 undernourished children have started to benefit from a milk feeding program in Ilocos Norte, which will run for 120 days from April 27 to August 25. Said program was made possible through Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc with the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Mariano Marcos State University (DA-PCC@MMSU) as the supplier […]
Buffalo Milk on Wheels becomes a hit in SJC
More than 100 residents bought products at the DA-PCC’s Buffalo Milk on Wheels (BMW) at Kegkeg Plaza at the San Jose City (SJC) Hall earlier today. Some of the products sold were pasteurized milk, yoghurt flavoured drink, chocomilk, and kesong puti. The BMW was facilitated by a DA-PCC team led by Wilma del Rosario, National […]
Strong ties pave way for Dairy Box launching in Asingan, Pangasinan
The establishment and inauguration of the Dairy Box in barangay Bantog, Asingan, Pangasinan last February 28 was made possible through the concerted efforts of the government agencies, local and provincial government units, and carapreneurs. The Dairy Box, a one-stop-shop for carabao-based products conceptualized by the Business Development and Commercialization Unit (BDCU) of the Department of […]
SANDAFA dairy store newly launched in Surallah, South Cotabato
The Sto. Niño Dairy Farmers Association (SANDAFA) officially ventures into dairy enterprise on February 28, 2020, through an infrastructure, which is the 1st ever dairy store in Region XII to market various carabao’s milk-based products of the cooperative and other smallholder farmers in nearby areas. SANDAFA is being assisted by the Department of Agriculture – […]