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Joint ARBS and PSAS confab underscore advantages of biotechnique applications; PH livestock industry seen to foster

Posted on | by Joahna Galano Goyagoy

Efficient utilization and application of biotechnology hold promise of increased production, food security, improved human and animal health, conservation of animal genetic resources, and reduced negative environmental impact. This was the key message brought out in the joint 9th Asian Reproductive Biotechnology Society (ARBS) Annual Conference and 49th Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention of the […]

World Food Day Celebration highlights role of agricultural cooperatives in ending hunger

Posted on | by Khrizie Evert M. Padre

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), affirms its support in eradicating hunger worldwide through achieving its mandate of increasing productivity and income of farmers and fisherfolks. This was emphasized by assistant secretary for Fisheries/Agribusiness Marketing Salvador Salacup in his message during the opening ceremony of the 2012 […]

Dairy coop officers undergo training in leadership

Posted on | by Carla F. Padilla

In any organization, sound leadership spells the successful implementation of its mandate. Good governance in small units of a community is as imperative as it is in nation building. This proves to be the guiding principle of PCC through the National Impact Zone (NIZ) team in coordinating cooperative governance, leadership and values education training among […]

9th Asian Reproductive Biotechnology Society conference to take place in Manila

Posted on | by Joahna G. Goyagoy

Several scientists, scholars, extension workers, and policy-makers across the globe will convene in the Philippines for the 9th Asian Reproductive Biotechnology Society (ARBS) conference slated from October 23 to October 28 at Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. The conference will underscore the great promises that biotechnology offers in addressing the emerging issues […]

San Agustin, Isabela showcases upgraded carabaos in ‘Nuang Festival’

Posted on | by Rowena G. Bumanlag

Arnulfo Butac, 67, of Barangay Nemmatan in San Agustin Isabela, has been into crossbred buffalo production for 10 years now and considers his animals as his family’s only means of livelihood. Butac currently has six crossbreds. He harnesses these animals either for milk production or draft animal power during the harvesting of corn in the […]

PCC farmer-partners conduct actual field visits to further improve dairy buffalo production

Posted on | by Carla F. Padilla

A dynamic information exchange and capacitation through actual learning experiences is currently adopted by the PCC Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Team (PMET) as a strategy to improve the operations of cooperatives in the National Impact Zone. This was done through a series of “Lakbay-Aral” in selected areas across Luzon. This initiative of the PCC NIZ […]

PCC participates in PSAS Regional Livestock Convention in Cagayan

Posted on | by Carla F. Padilla

The Philippine Society of Animal Science (PSAS)-Cagayan Valley Chapter recently catalyzed stronger ties not only among its members in Region II but in the whole North and Central Luzon clusters in the PSAS Regional Livestock Convention and Outreach Program themed “Social Entrepreneurship Amidst Climate Change” last September 27-28 at the University of La Salette, Santiago […]

PCC efforts showcased in KABISIG Expo

Posted on | by Khrizie Evert M. Padre

The Philippine Carabao Center, along with other government agencies took part in bringing the good news and help raise awareness on various government efforts during the KABISIG Government Expo and Trade Fair 2012 at the SM Fairview last September 17-20, in time for the celebration of the 112th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. With the theme […]