DA-PCC, KOICA, HKNU collaborate to improve PH dairy farmers’ lives
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Hankyong National University (HKNU) recently started its collaborative project titled, “Improving Income Generation of Farmers through the Enhancement of the Value Chain Capacity from Milk Production to Sales”. According to Dr. In-Sik Nam, project manager, the collaboration aims to achieve the following: […]
Bataan farmers get additional dairy buffaloes from DA-PCC@CLSU
At least 14 farmer-members of Tapulao Multipurpose Cooperative (TMC) in Orani, Bataan received additional 25 head of dairy buffaloes from the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University (DA-PCC@CLSU) last February 14. The said cooperative first received a total of 15 dairy buffaloes from DA-PCC@CLSU last November 20. All of the dairy […]
DA-PCC network, cooperatives donate relief goods to Taal Volcano victims, evacuees
A total of 4,000 (200-ml) sachets of pasteurized fresh milk, 7 boxes of used clothes, boxes of assorted canned goods, noodles, water and toiletries (e.g., soap, shampoo, and toothpaste) amounting to an estimated price of Php120,000 were donated by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) National Headquarters, DA-PCC at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State […]
Del Barrio takes oath as PCC Executive Director under DA Sec. Dar’s leadership
Following his appointment to continue serving as the Executive Director III of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) last January 17, Dr. Arnel Del Barrio took his oath of office before Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar last February 3 at the DA, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City. His oath-taking ceremony was witnessed by the […]
Photo Contest
Ready, set, shoot! (Attention to all PHOTO ENTHUSIASTS) Join the DA-PCC’s Photo Contest for National Women’s Month 2020 and win as much as Php20,000! MECHANICS: • Theme Photos must capture the essential and active role being played by women in the carabao-based enterprise development and the “Ani at Kita” tagline of the Department of Agriculture […]
Preparation of Urea-Molasses Treated Rice Straw showcased in Ilocos Norte
Farmers and livestock raisers from various towns in Ilocos Norte attended a techno-demo titled “Enhancing Feeding Management Practices of Ruminant Raisers: A Urea-Molasses Treated Rice Straw (UMTRS) Demonstration and Technology Showcase” held in Marcos, Ilocos Norte on January 30, 2020. The techno-demo is part of a project titled “Development of Sustainable Rice Straw Management Practices […]
AI Tech in Regions XI, XII, Maguindanao underscore low AI output in 2019
With the aim of underscoring the low output in artificial insemination (AI) in 2019, the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC@USM) conducted the 10th Artificial Insemination Forum last February 6-7, 2020 at the Agricultural Training Institute Satellite Office, Kabacan, North Cotabato. There are almost 90 AI technicians coming from Region XI, Region […]
PCC garners 3rd place among DA operating units in cash utilization
With a total unused Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA) balance of only Php446.24 for FY 2019, the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) ranked third among the 31 different operating units of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in terms of the usage of NCA, which was awarded during the FY 2019 DA Year-End Financial Evaluation and Assessment […]
‘Common grounding in CBIN’: A farmer-to-farmer talk
In line with the idea of understanding concept and practices through common grounding, a total of 15 identified recipients of dairy buffaloes from Highland Agricultural Credit Cooperative (HACC) of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato underwent field exposure to the successful dairy buffalo farmers duly assisted by the Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (PCC@USM) […]
ASKI inaugurates ASKI-AusAid Agri Center for ASKI-SKI youth carapreneurs
Select aspiring youth carapreneurs from the Alalay sa Kaunlaran Incorporated (ASKI) Skills and Knowledge Institute (SKI) are set to manage the ASKI-AusAid Agri Center that was inaugurated last January 22 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija. The construction of the building was funded by the Australian Government and is intended for the processing, packaging, and marketing of […]