The Department of Agriculture’s 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 region’s agriculture sector. Representatives […]
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 country’s 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 […]
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 […]
The Bohol Dairy Cooperative (BODACO) and the First Consolidated Cooperative Along Tañon Seaboards (FCCT), cooperatives assisted by the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Ubay Stock Farm (DA-PCC at USF), received commendation for effectively implementing the Enterprise Development (I-REAP) project funded by the World Bank through the DA-Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP). DA-PRDP and World Bank officials […]
Various government agencies have converged to implement the “Gatasang Kalabaw Kontra Kagutuman at Kahirapan” (GK3K) project, leveraging the carabao’s role in sustaining livelihoods. The project aligns with President Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr.’s commitment to achieving sustainable development goals focused on ending poverty and achieving zero hunger. The initiative was officially launched at the grand opening […]
Fifteen carabao farmers from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija were capacitated in various aspects of buffalo management after a three-day training held at the Bongabon Session Hall from April 23-25. The training kicked off with an introduction to breeds, breeding, and reproduction management discussed by Genaro Candelaria, project development officer of National Dairy Business Hub (NDBH). Candelaria […]
The Cotabato Provincial Ordinance No. 684, also known as the Enhanced Carabao Propagation and Promotion Ordinance, has been enacted to bolster the local agricultural sector and uplift the livelihood of farmers. This legislation aims to revitalize carabao farming, enhance productivity, and foster sustainable practices focusing on the preservation and promotion of carabao farming as a […]
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Sustainable Livelihood Program (DSWD-SLP) tapped the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DA-PCC at DMMMSU) to capacitate and equip 30 new SLP beneficiaries in dairy buffalo production and management for its Gatasang Kalabaw Kontra Kagutoman at Kahirapan (GK3K) project on April 24-26, 2024, at the […]
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) recently received an appreciation certificate in recognition of its outstanding contributions to Agricultural Value Chain Development. The certificate was presented to Dr. Liza Battad, Executive Director of DA-PCC, during the visit of delegates from the Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association Center for Training and Research in Agricultural Banking (APRACA […]
