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 […]
DA-PCC at CSU trains 12 new AI technicians
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU) recognized 12 participants in the basic training course on artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis in large ruminants during the graduation ceremony held yesterday at the DA-PCC at CSU National Swamp Buffalo Gene Pool and Dairy Buffalo Farm in Baung, Piat, Cagayan. The training aligns […]
Cotabato Province to boost cara-indusry, models sustainable carapreneurship in Central Mindanao
The Cotabato Provincial Ordinance No. 684, also known as the Enhanced Carabao Propagation and Promotion Ordinance, has been enacted to bolster the local agricultural sector and uplift the livelihood of farmers. This legislation aims to revitalize carabao farming, enhance productivity, and foster sustainable practices focusing on the preservation and promotion of carabao farming as a […]
DA-PCC teams up with DA-NDA, recruits new army of AI technicians in Mindanao
Eleven new artificial insemination (AI) technicians from three regions in Mindanao pledged their support in strengthening the genetic improvement of cows and carabaos after they officially completed the month-long basic training course on AI and pregnancy diagnosis in large ruminants held at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at USM in Kabacan, Cotabato. With the support and […]
Indian acting ambassador explores agri tie-ups with DA-PCC
Indian embassy chargé daffaires Dr. Sadre Alam recently visited the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool in an effort to explore mutually beneficial collaborations aimed at strengthening India-Philippines relations. During the visit, Deputy Executive Director for Research and Development Dr. Claro N. Mingala and OIC-Chief Knowledge Management Division Rowena S. Galang […]
New institutional herd facilities to boost dairy industry in Western Mindanao
An increase in local dairy stocks and milk production in Western Mindanao regions is anticipated after the turnover ceremony of newly constructed institutional herd facilities for the Dairy Herd Buildup Program (DHBP) on May 24, 2024, at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Mindanao Livestock Production Center (DA-PCC at MLPC) in Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte. The […]
DA-PCC at USM, DSWD XII converge to uplift economic status of 4Ps beneficiaries thru carapreneurship
The DA-Philippine Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC at USM) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development XII (DSWD-XII) together with other government agencies turned over dairy buffaloes to the Dagupan Sustainable Livelihood Program Association under the Zero Hunger project on May 27 in Dagupan, Kabacan, Cotabato. Under the banner of Sulong Kabuhayan […]