Proper animal nutrition key to increased milk yield
It takes superior genetics and proper feeding management for a dairy buffalo to be able to unleash its full dairy potential. Put another way, the animal’s capacity for high milk yield is a result of its feed intake as much as its genetic attributes. Thus, it is imperative in every dairy production enterprise that there […]
Genetic Improvement: Core of the Carabao Development Program
It is said that “development can’t happen in a dash but it takes couple of years to achieve it.” In this context and from indications, the Genetic Improvement Program (GIP) of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) is making steady progress in its efforts aimed at improving the genes of both the riverine (dairy type) and […]
Local dairy producers set sights on improved products “with a twist”
Product developers, including those in the dairy industry, are aware that consumers nowadays are always looking for something new in the market. Thus, they become more explorative, striving to try something new, never settling on just one variant. Product development means not only creating new products but also improving the quality of the existing ones. […]
Unity: Key to NEFEDCCO’s success
Unity is the secret to the continuous success of the federated carabao dairy farmers cooperatives in the Philippines. This, according to Gerardo F. delos Santos or Mang Gerry, Nueva Ecija Federation of Dairy Carabaos Cooperatives (NEFEDCCO) chairman. “Sa pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan, sama-sama naming hinaharap ang bawat pagsubok na aming pinagdaraanan [With unity and cooperation, together […]
Question and Answer with Dr. Arnel del Barrio
‘We are here in PCC to increase the farmers’ income’ – Acting Executive Director Arnel Del Barrio (Dr. Arnel del Barrio (AdB), Acting PCC executive director, sat down recently with multi-awarded journalist Dr. Anselmo Roque (AR), who is currently Philippine Daily Inquirer correspondent for Nueva Ecija, for an interview. Herewith are the questions and answers […]
Paradigm shift for inclusive growth, bigger help to competitiveness drive
NOT THAT the previous development theme of the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) was not so effective. On the contrary, looking back, the PCC, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, more than achieved what it laid as achievement goals in its two decades of operations. But, in light of current realities and challenges, it […]
Pastillas king’s homemade success
The rapid proliferation of food establishments almost everywhere has heightened competition between and among entrepreneurs who wrestle for the loyalty of their customers, particularly when the banner product is similar. For Ariel ‘Aying’ Viñas, his innovative ideas and relentless drive for a high quality product have resulted in a steady stream of customers that has […]
University-based dairy enterprise makes waves in Caraga Region
Some 300 kilometers from the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU) in Musuan, Bukidnon another carabao-based enterprise is thriving in the Caraga Region. The dairy enterprise is a product of PCC at CMU’s partnership with the Caraga State University (Car.SU) in Butuan City. The tie-up took effect in 2000 when Car.SU […]
PCC at CMU product outlet: A favourite stopover for travellers
One particular spot along the highway in Maramag, Bukidnon, has become a must-stop haven for travellers: the dairy product outlet of the Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (PCC at CMU). In this cozy establishment, they partake of their favourite products and/or take home as “pasalubong” the items of their choice from an array […]
GenTri: Sustaining carabao development amid industrialization
As it approaches its 10th founding anniversary, the General Trias Dairy Raisers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (GTDRMPC) in General Trias, Cavite has already set the bar high in terms of carabao-based dairy production for other emerging dairy cooperatives. Upon its establishment in 2005, the GTDRMPC rented a building to serve as its processing plant and marketing outlet […]