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 Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 26, 2023, with the theme “A decade of heightening participatory processes, strengthening partnerships, and extending institutional support”. 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 ‘the real problem of the industry is marketing and processing’

During the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut’s 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. “The 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

“Naniniwala talaga ako sa “No Farmer, No Food” kasi tayo ang dahilan kung bakit may handa sa bawat hapagkainan ng sambayanang Pilipino,” 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’s 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 Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) held an audit on good housekeeping last April 24-27, 2023. This aims to ensure the agency’s compliance to the 5S—Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—which contributes to the efficient continue reading…