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The persistent challenge in disseminating agricultural technologies lies in their low adoption rate. This challenge is often attributed to ineffective communication between technology providers (scientists and researchers) and end-users (farmers). To bridge this gap, the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) and the Livestock Research Division of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research […]

“Why don’t we utilize the best available technology there is in agriculture?”This riveting question was posed by Mr. Adriel Dave “Farmer AD” Alvarez, a Cebu-based farmer, in his message of support for the 19th National Biotechnology Week (NBW) celebration held on November 20-24, 2023 in Cebu City, Cebu. Undersecretary Mercedita A. Sombilla’s message marked the […]

The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (DA-PCC at UPLB), in collaboration with UPLB-College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), Institute of Animal Science (IAS), and Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI), officially launched the 3rd Ruminant Forum with the theme, “Dagdag 3K (Kaalaman, Kasanay, at Kita): Tungo sa Maunlad […]

In a bid to promote sustainable carabao production and address the declining carabao population in the province, the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Lamut, Ifugao organized an event titled “Training on Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) for Livestock Farmers of Ifugao”. This event, held last November 3 at the Municipal Livelihood Center, brought together farmers […]

Dr. Eric P. Palacpac, Chief of DA-PCC’s Knowledge Management Division, served as one of the invited speakers under the Ruminant Production and Diseases session at the 2023 Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations (FAVA) Congress. The event, which took place from November 3 to 5 was hosted at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Kuching, Sarawak, […]

During the recent “Kabaw sa Kadalanan (Carabao Float Parade)” on October 27, farmer-carabao duos proudly displayed their float adorned with the city’s abundant harvests through the streets of Mati City, Davao Oriental. The Kabaw sa Kadalanan is a prominent feature of the 23rd Sambuokan Festival and 3rd Abunda Festival. This event aims to exhibit the […]

Would you rather go cash or cashless for your dairy carabao-based product purchases? Whichever you prefer, the newly installed Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) ATM machine and online payment platforms in Milka Krem offer you a variety of payment options for that seamless transaction. The ATM machine, launched today at the Milka Krem compound, is […]

The Bantog Samahang Nayon Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BSNMPC), regional winner of the medium agri-business category in the Ilocos Region, emerged as a national finalist during the 2023 Productivity Olympics awarding ceremony held at Crowne Plaza Galleria in Ortigas City on October 19. The Productivity Olympics is a national and biennial competition organized by the National Wages […]

“The carabao remains the central figure of agriculture in the Philippines!”Pablo John Garcia, representative of the 3rd District of Cebu, emphasized this during his message in the opening program of the 9th National Carabao Conference (NCC) held on October 16-17 in Cebu. Cong. Garcia renowned the vital role of carabao as a sustainable livelihood for […]