Dr. Claro N. Mingala, Scientist IV and chairperson of the Technical Working Group for the Formulation of the Regulatory Policy for Genetically Modified Animals and Animal By-Products, and concurrent officer-in-charge Deputy Executive Director for Production and Research of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center, presented the drafting process “Joint Department Circular on GM Animals and By-Products” on […]
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DA-PCC’s Buro Booster bags 2nd Best Tech Poster in Nat’l Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) earned 2nd Best Technology Poster for the Buro Booster Silage Inoculant (BBSI) technology during the National Agri-Aqua Innovation Pitch Fest (AIPF) at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga today. The event is a major activity of the DOST PCAARRD-funded project under the Regional Agri-Aqua Innovation Systems Enhancement (RAISE) Program […]
DA-PCC ‘unboxes’ Dairy Box in Surigao del Sur
A new Dairy Box store has opened in Poblacion, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, offering a convenient stop for tourists visiting the nearby Tinuy-an Falls, known as the country’s widest waterfall. Strategically located just 8 km from the famous “white water curtain” falls, the Dairy Box provides tourists with the opportunity to purchase carabao-based products […]
Pangasinan carabao farmer turns into a multimillionaire from silage-making
Rolly Mateo Sr., a farmer from Asingan, Pangasinan, earned PHP4 million in 2023 from his silage business, producing 609 tons of high-quality feed for carabaos. Silage is a feedstuff produced by fermenting forage with a high moisture content (65%–70%). Silage has many advantages, including the preservation of nutrients and being less water-dependent. Some of the […]
DA-PCC empowers Aklan’s dairy community with advanced training on milk handling, testing, processing
The Socio-economic and Environmental Research Section of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center recently conducted a two-day training on “Advanced Milk Handling, Testing, and Processing” for Aklan’s dairy community on July 30-31, 2024. The training aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of participants in milk processing practices. Attendees included staff from the Provincial Local Government Unit […]
New AI technicians, ready to serve!
Fourteen new artificial insemination (AI) technicians completed a one-month Basic Training Course on Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Diagnosis in Water Buffaloes, organized by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Luzon State University (DA-PCC at CLSU). The training took place at the DA-PCC National Bull Farm in Brgy. Joson, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija from June […]
DA-PCC hosts training on extension services, data management
The Socio-economic and Environmental Research Section of the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) conducted a three-day training on Extension and Advisory Services and Comprehensive Data Management. The activity, held at the DA-PCC National Headquarters and Gene Pool, took place from July 23 to 25, 2024, and aimed to equip newly hired staff and coordinators […]
Participatory dialogue on school-based feeding program underscores ‘CaraKwentong Panalo’ of carapreneurs
“Mapa-wow sa gatas ng kalabaw!”The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) through the activity, Partners’ Visit and Participatory Dialogue on School-Based Feeding Program Implementation, flexed the success of its assisted individual farmers and cooperatives who participated in the national milk feeding program. The activity aimed to provide experiential learning among the Department of Education’s (DepEd) implementers about […]
8th Bohol Dairy Fest promotes agri innovation
The 8th Bohol Dairy Festival, held at the town of San Miguel in Bohol on July 17, 2024, highlighted the essence of agricultural innovation with the theme “Malungtarong Panggatasan, Malahutayong Panginabuhian” (Sustainable Dairy, Sustainable Livelihood). The town was chosen as the venue for this year’s celebration because of the visible growth of the dairy industry, […]