Milking success from a dairy goat enterprise

In the Philippines, goats are known to be the healthier and more economical alternative source of protein. Their meat is naturally lean and rich in iron, with protein content leveling with that of pork and beef. These qualities, along with the spread of transboundary diseases among other animal protein sources,  are what enticed Luzviminda Giangan continue reading…

PCAF celebrates a decade of valuing agri-fishery stakeholders through participatory governance

The 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 26, 2023, with the theme 鈥淎 decade of heightening participatory processes, strengthening partnerships, and extending institutional support鈥. PCAF is the result of the consolidation of two agencies- the National Agricultural and Fishery Council and the Livestock Development Council continue reading…

Coconut stakeholder says 鈥榯he real problem of the industry is marketing and processing鈥

During the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut鈥檚 second quarter meeting on June 6, 2023, a private stakeholder claimed that the main problem of the white copra industry is the lack of marketing and processing interventions. 鈥淭he local industry should focus on updating its marketing strategies, including packaging and labeling, to avoid being left behind continue reading…

Cagayan Valley caps Farmer and Fisherfolk Month with RFO Open House

鈥淣aniniwala talaga ako sa 鈥淣o Farmer, No Food鈥 kasi tayo ang dahilan kung bakit may handa sa bawat hapagkainan ng sambayanang Pilipino,鈥 said Cagayan Valley Farmer-Director and Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) Chairperson Dante Tobias. Hand-in-hand with Cagayan Valley Regional Executive Director Narciso Edillo, Tobias led the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) II鈥檚 continue reading…

PCAF conducts audit on good housekeeping

In its efforts to promote and sustain high levels of productivity and safety in the workplace, the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) held an audit on good housekeeping last April 24-27, 2023. This aims to ensure the agency鈥檚 compliance to the 5S鈥擲ort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain鈥攚hich contributes to the efficient continue reading…

PCAF facilitates participatory monitoring and tracking of DA Projects in CALABARZON

  Together with its Agricultural Fishery Councils (AFCs) and Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) representatives, the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) facilitated the participatory monitoring and tracking (PMT) of DA-funded projects in CALABARZON on April 11-14, 2023. The PMT Team, led by the PCAF-Monitoring and Evaluation Section and CALABARZON Regional AFC Chairperson continue reading…

CAFMech: PhilMech needs to review its Tier III/IV shift on 鈥渙ff-road鈥 agricultural machinery proposal

The private sector partners of the Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization (CAFMech) urged the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) to review and subject to consultation its proposal to convert tractors and combine harvesters to Tier III/IV during a special meeting on April 20, 2023. PhilMech鈥檚 proposal is in line with the continue reading…