Department of Agriculture-Philippine Carabao Center at CSU

06/08/2026

Today, we honor the hands that feed our nation. 🌾🐃

​From dawn until dusk, through relentless heat and unpredictable weather, our farmworkers labor tirelessly to bring sustenance to every Filipino table.

We owe our food security to their quiet strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication.

We, at the DA-Philippine Carabao Center, commend you for your hard work and sacrifice. You are the true backbone of our agricultural sector—saludo po kami sa inyo! 🫡💪

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05/08/2026

Excellence in every drop.🥛

Pure, fresh, and packed with goodness—because quality is something you can taste in each glass.

Here’s to raising a glass for another proud moment for the Philippines. Congrats, Alex Eala! 🇵🇭

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

INVITATION TO BID

The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU), through its Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), invites interested bidders to participate in EACH project:

1. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED STERILIZED CARABAO'S MILK (PACKED IN 180ml CAN) FOR SDO TABUK CITY

Delivery Period: 19 Feeding Days (August 2026)
Total Quantity: 93,252 cans

2. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED STERILIZED CARABAO'S MILK (PACKED IN 180ml CAN) FOR SDO KALINGA

Delivery Period: 15 Feeding Days (August 2026)
Total Quantity: 86,235 cans

3. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCALLY PRODUCED STERILIZED CARABAO'S MILK (PACKED IN 180ml CAN) FOR SDO APAYAO

Delivery Period: 21 Feeding Days (August 2026)
Total Quantity: 103,467 cans

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR FFEDIS (SAGIP SAKA):

1. Written Proposal or offer;
2. FFEDIS Certificate of Registration or any equivalent certificate issued by DA; and
3. Notarized Omnibus Sworn Statement (OSS) executed by the accredited FFCEs.

Interested suppliers may access the complete Request for Quotation (RFQ) details through the link provided below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19kip26rpgefc3qEw5-FaBSlnJ3moGrWv?usp=sharing

28/07/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗡𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✅

Pasado na sa Third Reading ang ating kambal na panukalang batas—ang 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁 at ang 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁—mga mahahalagang reporma upang mapalakas ang food security ng bansa at maiangat ang kabuhayan ng ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda.

Isa itong mahalagang hakbang tungo sa pagbuo ng mas matatag, mas produktibo, at mas sustainable na sektor ng agrikultura na makatitiyak ng sapat at abot-kayang pagkain para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Layunin ng 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟭, o ang 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁, na magtatag ng isang mas matatag, mas mabilis tumugon, at mas coordinated na 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 na magbibigay sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda ng napapanahong technical assistance, research-based technologies, climate-smart farming practices, at tuloy-tuloy na capacity-building.

Samantala, layunin naman ng 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟬, o ang 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁, na muling itatag ang 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 upang palakasin ang kakayahan ng mga magsasaka at mangingisda na makapag-organisa at maging mas competitive.

Kapag mas matatag ang ating mga agricultural cooperatives, mas mapapadali ang kanilang access sa financing, mga pamilihan, makinarya at kagamitan, at iba pang value-adding opportunities na makapagpapalaki ng kanilang kita.

Nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating mga kapwa senador sa kanilang suporta sa mga panukalang ito. Umaasa rin tayo na agad na makukumpleto ng Kongreso ang legislative process upang maisabatas ang mga ito.

24/07/2026

DA-PCC at CSU backs Cagayan corn silage development plan

By: Mar Teodoro A. Mora

The DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening livestock feed resources by supporting the formulation of the Corn Silage-Cattle Industry Development Plan during a stakeholders' meeting held on July 21 in Dassun, Solana, Cagayan.

Spearheaded by the DA-Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO 2) in collaboration with the local government unit (LGU) of Solana, Cagayan, and Aurora Premium Cattle Inc. (APCI), the planning workshop gathered representatives from government agencies, research institutions, the private sector, cooperatives, and farmers to develop a comprehensive and sustainable roadmap for the region's corn silage and cattle industry.

The initiative seeks to strengthen feed resources development, improve livestock productivity, and enhance the resilience of the agricultural sector amid the impacts of climate change and the El Niño phenomenon.

Representing DA-PCC at CSU, Dr. Phoebe Lyndia T. Llantada expressed the center's commitment to helping ensure the success of the development plan by equipping stakeholders and farmers with the necessary technical knowledge and expertise.

"Bilang katuwang ng lokal na pamahalaan at DA Region 2 at iba pang kapartner natin, handa ang PCC na magbigay ng technical support sa pamamagitan ng technical consultation at technical transfer sa tamang paggawa ng corn silage," Dr. Llantada said.

She emphasized that DA-PCC at CSU remains committed to providing technical consultation and technology transfer to promote proper corn silage production, which is vital in ensuring a stable supply of quality feed for livestock.

Meanwhile, Dr. Rose Mary G. Aquino, Regional Executive Director of DA-RFO 2, underscored the importance of collaboration among the department, local government units, and the private sector in translating the development plan into concrete outcomes. She also encouraged farmers to embrace available technologies to increase productivity and produce quality feed resources.

The discussion was further enriched by Dr. Benjamin C. Albarece, DA assistant for ruminant livestock, who noted that silage making has long been practiced in other countries and encouraged participants to explore it not only as a feed preservation technique but also as a viable business opportunity.

Messages of support were likewise delivered by Solana Mayor Meynard Z. Caraga, and Dr. Charlie Alejandro, farm manager of APCI, who both pledged their commitment to advancing the implementation of the development plan.

The initiative resulted in the formulation of a 300-hectare corn silage development plan, which is expected to improve feed availability, boost cattle production, and generate greater agricultural and economic opportunities for farmers across Region 2.

Photo Credits: DA Region 02 and LGU Solana

24/07/2026

23/07/2026

21/07/2026

‎ | Drought Feeding System, alamin!
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‎Ang El Niño ay isang natural phenomenon na nagdudulot ng matinding tagtuyot at malaking hamon sa pag-aalaga ng mga ruminant na hayop, gaya ng kalabaw. Ang kakulangan sa tubig, pagkasira ng mga pananim, kakulangan ng supply ng damo at matinding init ay maaaring makaapekto sa kalusugan, produksyon, at maging sa kaligtasan ng mga alagang hayop.
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‎Upang matulungan ang mga magkakalabaw na mapanatiling malusog at produktibo ang kanilang mga alagang hayop sa panahon ng tagtuyot, inirerekomenda ng DA-PCC Production Systems and Nutrition Section (PSNS) ang apat na feeding management technologies na makatutulong sa mas epektibong pagpapakain at pangangalaga sa panahon ng El Niño.

20/07/2026

DA-PCC at CSU provides breeding bulls to qualified farmers

By: Mar Teodoro A. Mora

To improve the genetic potential of buffaloes for milk and meat production, the DA-Philippine Carabao Center at Cagayan State University (DA-PCC at CSU) entrusted breeding bulls to qualified farmer-recipients across Cagayan Valley and Cordillera through an entrustment activity held in Piat, Cagayan.

As part of the Center’s implementation of the DA-PCC Bull Entrustment Program (BEP), one breeding bull was entrusted to each of the following beneficiaries: Crisanto F. Yadao of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya; Florante A. Abon of Delfin Albano, Isabela; Honorato D. Soriano of Tuao, Cagayan; Jun-Jun B. Sagun of Cauayan, Isabela; Freddielyn M. Montañez of Flora, Apayao; and Marc Bonni D. Viernes and Jenyson O. Damian, both of Piat, Cagayan.

The entrustment activities were conducted on July 8–10, 14, and 17 and were facilitated by the DA-PCC at CSU staff under the supervision of Romulo A. Salas, the Center’s BEP coordinator.

By providing quality breeding animals to qualified recipients, the program is expected to contribute to the genetic improvement of the buffalo population while increasing milk and meat production, ultimately helping improve the livelihoods of farmers and livestock raisers.

In areas without access to artificial insemination (AI) services, the DA-PCC lends dairy-type Murrah bulls to qualified farmers for natural mating with native or crossbred carabaos under the Bull Entrustment Program. Once a bull has sired at least 25 calves, ownership is transferred to the farmer-recipient.