Region 1 AEWs complete AI training, ready to serve Ilocandias dairy farmers
Twenty-six Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in Region 1 satisfactorily completed the month?long Basic Artificial Insemination Training conducted from February 19 to March 22, 2024, at the Department of Agriculture Ilocos Norte Research and Experiment Center (DA-INREC) in Brgy. Cali, Dingras, Ilocos Norte. They were recognized in a graduation ceremony held on March 25, 2024. The […]
1st Kalabaw Food Festival features Asingan co-ops nuang-derful journey
A farmers group in Asingan, Pangasinan with a starting capital of PHP10,000 managed to evolve into a thriving multimillion-peso co-op by venturing into carabao-based enterprises. This is the nuang-derful (a portmanteau of the words nuang or carabao and wonderful transformation story of the Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC), an assisted co-op of the DA-PCC […]
First Pinaggagatas Festival celebrates dairy industry devt, community unity in San Agustin, Isabela
The first-ever Pinaggagatas Festival held in Barangay Sinaoangan Sur, San Agustin Isabela highlighted the role of carabaos milk in supporting livelihoods and community development. Organized by the Barangay Sinaoangan Sur government in partnership with the Local Government of San Agustin and the DA-PCC at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU), the festival attracted participants and […]
TRLAFCO emerges as Outstanding Livestock Cooperative at Livestock and Aquaculture PH Expo
The Rosario Livestock and Agriculture Farming Cooperative (TRLAFCO), one of the assisted co-ops of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (DA-PCC at UPLB), was honored with the Outstanding Livestock Cooperative award for its prowess and exceptional contributions to the local agriculture industry at the Livestock and Aquaculture Philippines Expo […]
DA-PCCs researcher honored with Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award-2024
PCCean researcher Dr. Lilian P. Villamor showcases the essence of tatak PCC on the international science stage by earning the esteemed Prof. Yoo Hang Kim Young Women Scientists Award-2024 from the Association of the Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA). AASSA is a non-profit international organization with interests in science, technology, and innovation […]
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 […]