Department of Agriculture Secretary Dr. William Dar led the unveiling of the facility marker of the National Livestock Cryobank (NLC), which serves as a national repository of germplasm and biological samples from diverse livestock species, on September 3. The NLC, situated at the Livestock Innovations and Biotechnology Complex of the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) in […]
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DA-PCC hosts ‘DA-Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita’ in N.E.
Novo Ecijanos can now easily access and buy fresh, affordable, and quality agri-fishery products through the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita farmers exhibit currently set up at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center grounds. The Kadiwa (Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa) ni Ani at Kita program at DA-PCC was put up at the Milka Krem […]
DA declares DA-PCC cryobank facility as ‘National Livestock Cryobank’
The Department of Agriculture is set to declare the DA-Philippine Carabao Center’s (DA-PCC) cryobank facility in the Science City of Muñoz as the National Livestock Cryobank (NLC) to strengthen livestock biotechnology innovations and cryopreservation capacities of the agency through an inauguration program scheduled on September 3. Additionally, the NLC will aid in the advancement of […]
ALAB Karbawan projects kick-start development of local dairy industry
The implementation of the Accelerating Livelihood and Assets Buildup (ALAB)– Karbawan projects has become a harbinger of hope not only in providing business opportunities to carapreneurs but also in boosting the local dairy industry. This has been corroborated by the recent accomplishments of the ALAB-Karbawan development project across the country, which is currently being spearheaded […]
DA-PCC at CMU supports Gawad Kalinga ‘Walang Iwanan’ program
The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at Central Mindanao University (DA-PCC at CMU) extended supplementary support to the Feeding Program under the “Walang Iwanan” project of Gawad Kalinga (GK) Bukidnon Chapter launched last July 1. Said program with the theme, “Hunger ends where caring begins” was spearheaded by GK Bukidnon Chapter and Bukidnon Tagoloan Mulahaya […]
First-ever Dairy Box outlet opens in Region 12
Another “Dairy Box” outlet and processing facility was formally opened and turned over today by the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at University of Southern Mindanao (DA-PCC at USM) to farmers’ cooperative Sta. Catalina Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SCMPC) in Barangay Labuo, President Roxas, Cotabato City. The facility was established as part of the Carabao-based Business Improvement […]
Carapreneurship gains ground in Region 2 thru ALAB Karbawan project
The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU) entrusted on August 6 a total of 50 head of crossbred dairy buffaloes to Saint Vincent Parish Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SVPMPC) in Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya—a milestone marking the first ALAB-Karbawan project in Region 2. Said activity is a component of the project titled […]
USDA visits DA-PCC for collab on strengthening livestock biotechnology
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Manila conducted an appreciation visit in line with the US PL480 Project: Strengthening the Livestock Biotechnology Center at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool (PCCNHQGP) on August 5. The on-going PL480 project is focused on the “Intensified Community-Based Dairy Enterprise Development” which will be jointly implemented […]
Agri Chief William Dar visits DA-PCC
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar had a quick visit to DA-PCC’s National Water Buffalo Gene Pool and Livestock Innovations and Biotechnology Complex today wherein he was briefed on the agency’s technologies and research initiatives. Lilian Villamor, Senior Science Research Specialist, discussed the DA-PCC’s diverse animal genetic resources cryobank and conservation efforts while Dr. […]