SUSTAINABLE GOAT FARMING IN MATI CITY - DAVAO ORIENTAL traditionally had a major role to play in the agriculture sector, providing livelihoods for the rural population. As the structure of the sector is now changing, more focus is needed not only to avoid existing and potential problems, but also to take advantage of new opportunities. Breeding, nutrition, environment and production systems, animal and human health, animal welfare and new assisted reproduction technologies all contribute to sustainable agriculture, which can help the community to adapt to the new challenges. As goat breeding and production is a traditional part of family farming and a great opportunity to support collaboration among local experts on spreading innovative approaches and evaluating current and past tendencies.