Carabao-Based Enterprise Development Program

The carabao transcends its traditional role to become a multipurpose commodity, providing a multitude of benefits to carapreneurs nationwide. From its nutritious milk to high-quality meat, durable hide, and draft power, the carabao offers a sustainable source of livelihood, enhancing the well-being of rural farming families.

The contributions of the dairy buffalo sector to the industry registered a total of 35,928,379.97 kg of buffalo-derived products coming from the Regional Impact Zone, National Impact Zone, and PCC Institutional Herd, valued at PHP5,251,092,429.25.

CBED’s focus is on aiding farmer recipients in their dairy endeavors through personalized coaching in enterprise development, organizational management, animal health, breeding, and record-keeping. This not only boosts their income but also fosters industry growth by increasing the buffalo population, thereby alleviating poverty in the community.

There were 227 existing cooperatives/associations of 13,193 carabao owners engaged in carabao-based enterprises. The top 10 provinces with highest milk production are Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Bohol, Isabela, Batangas, Lahuna, Leyte, Ilocos Norte. 

From 2020 to 2024, 144 cooperatives, 83 associations, 24 LGUs, 8 SUCs, 86 private family modules, and 3 corporations summarize the number of DA-PCC’s assisted clients nationwide under market development support.

FCAs/CSO certified/LTO-FDA processing outlets/NDA accredited farms

The PCC Regional Centers and the National Impact Zone provide vital support to their assisted cooperatives and associations, ensuring they stay on the right track through accreditation. Currently, 44 cooperatives across different regions have achieved CSO accreditation. As part of a new initiative, the agency has also assisted dairy carabao farmers and cooperatives in securing their NDA-LTO, resulting in the approval of 27 assisted farms and 3 milk collection centers across the PCC network. Additionally, 59 cooperatives and associations have successfully obtained FDA-LTO accreditation, further strengthening their operations and impact.