14 new AI technicians to increase calf drop in CAR
Fourteen new AI technicians from select provincial government and local government units in the Cordillera Administrative Region officially completed the basic course on artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis on large ruminants today at the ATI-RTC-CAR, BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet, May 17. The said training was initiated by the Department of Agriculture-CAR-Unified National Artificial Insemination […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bohol co-ops recognized for successful implementation of World Bank-funded project
The Bohol Dairy Cooperative (BODACO) and the First Consolidated Cooperative Along Tañon Seaboards (FCCT), cooperatives assisted by the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Ubay Stock Farm (DA-PCC at USF), received commendation for effectively implementing the Enterprise Development (I-REAP) project funded by the World Bank through the DA-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). DA-PRDP and World Bank officials […]
Synergy among public, private stakeholders fuels growth of Sarangani dairy industry
The Sarangani provincial government expressed confidence in attaining a milk-sufficient province as it will seize opportunities in the livestock industry with the synergetic partnership among the private sector and government agencies in mainstreaming livestock services through the creation of the Sarangani Dairy Industry Council. After a series of discussions, planning, and assessments since 2023, the […]
Govt agencies collab on carabao livelihood project to combat poverty, hunger
Various government agencies have converged to implement the Gatasang Kalabaw Kontra Kagutuman at Kahirapan (GK3K) project, leveraging the carabaos role in sustaining livelihoods. The project aligns with President Ferdinand Bong-Bong Marcos Jr.s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals focused on ending poverty and achieving zero hunger. The initiative was officially launched at the grand opening […]
Ilocos Province to boost dairy production with new herd of buffaloes
The province of Ilocos is set to experience a significant increase in genetically improved calves and fresh buffalo milk production, following the turnover of 100 crossbred female buffaloes to the Nueva Segovia Consortium of Cooperatives (NSCC) under a Buffalo Agistment Service Agreement. The initial turnover was held, today, June 5, at the NSCC Farmville in […]
N.E. farmers train on basic buffalo management
Fifteen carabao farmers from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija were capacitated in various aspects of buffalo management after a three-day training held at the Bongabon Session Hall from April 23-25. The training kicked off with an introduction to breeds, breeding, and reproduction management discussed by Genaro Candelaria, project development officer of National Dairy Business Hub (NDBH). Candelaria […]