Agriculture

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MAFF finds ways to reduce rice production cost

Allaying fears of farmers in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) said on Friday that it will find ways to keep the cost of rice production under control. ...

Sreekanth Ravindran
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/1749555/maff-finds-ways-to-reduce-rice-production-cost/

Nham Bai! Rice harvest tipped to beat annual average by ten per cent

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has forecast that Cambodia’s rice production for the 2025–2026 season could reach approximately 13.9 million tons, about 10 per cent above the five‑year average. Red corn, a key raw material for animal feed production, may top 1.4 million ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/nham-bai-rice-harvest-tipped-to-beat-annual-average-by-ten-per-cent

No end to farmers’ woes as paddy prices further decline

With paddy prices hitting below 600 riels per kilogram, farmers who have rented lands are facing considerable losses of 500,000-1,000,000 riels ($125-$250) per hectare. Many of the affected farmers are now considering returning to Thailand for work and income security. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501747507/no-end-to-farmers-woes-as-paddy-prices-further-decline/

Rice exporters vow to focus on regional markets

Cambodia has launched a strategy to strengthen and expand its rice exports to ASEAN countries and China, with the long-term goal of reaching one million tons of rice exports per annum, according to the president of the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-exporters-vow-to-focus-on-regional-markets

Govt outlines export reforms to counter rice price slump

The Royal Government Tuesday outlined a set of export-focused reforms to stabilise rice prices, safeguard farmer incomes and strengthen Cambodia’s competitiveness amid growing global supply and trade pressures. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501746673/govt-outlines-export-reforms-to-counter-rice-price-slump/

CRF unveils roadmap to boost rice exports

The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) yesterday launched a five-year roadmap aimed at scaling up rice exports, expanding global markets, and diversifying the rice industry to boost farmers’ income and competitiveness. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501745942/crf-unveils-roadmap-to-boost-rice-exports/

Cambodia launches rice export strategy

Cambodia is striving to diversify and expand its rice export markets. To this end, it has launched the “Cambodia’s Milled Rice Market Expansion and Export Diversification Strategy 2025–2030”. In 2024, the Kingdom exported over 650,000 tonnes of milled rice, generating nearly $500 million in revenue. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-launches-rice-export-strategy

Agro exports to Australia rise but farmers call for increased processing plants as pricing woe persists

Cambodia has exported 12 metric tonnes of nuts and dried fruit to Australia for the first time, with a larger and more diverse second shipment already planned. While the milestone signals a boost for the country’s agricultural products, farmers warn that unstable prices and a ...

Seoung Nimol and Long Somneang
https://cambojanews.com/agro-exports-to-australia-rise-but-farmers-call-for-increased-processing-plants-as-pricing-woe-persists/

Rubber exports hit over $387M in first 7 months

Cambodia earned over $387 million from rubber and rubberwood exports in the first seven months of 2025, marking a more than 42 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by the General Department of Rubber. ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501737074/rubber-exports-hit-over-387m-in-first-7-months/

Jan-Jul rice exports jump 15%, generate $1.2 billion

Cambodia’s rice exports to international markets in the first seven months of 2025 generated a total of over $1.2 billion, marking an increase of nearly 15% over the same period in 2024. A total of 65 countries and territories imported rice from Cambodia. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-jul-rice-exports-jump-15-generate-1-2-billion

Sen Kra'op fragrant rice proving profitable for Kampong Thom community

Farmers in Kampong Thom province’s Baray Taing Kork Modern Agricultural Community have elected to plant the Sen Kra’op 01 fragrant rice variety. They now earn more than one million riel per hectare more than those cultivating the common OM rice variety. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/sen-kra-op-fragrant-rice-proving-profitable-for-kampong-thom-community

Over 11 tonnes of illegally distributed meat seized over weekend

More than 11 tonnes of frozen meat product were confiscated over the weekend by the Animal Health and Production Crime Crackdown Task Force. The products were imported from Vietnam, with plans to distribute them domestically, without the appropriate permits. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/over-11-tonnes-of-illegally-distributed-meat-seized-over-weekend

Jan-June rice exports see slight increase, top $1 billion

Cambodia exported nearly 3.6 million tonnes of paddy and milled rice in the first half of 2025, generating over $1 billion in revenue, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024. Currently, 50 exporters are actively exporting Cambodian milled rice. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-june-rice-exports-see-slight-increase-top-1-billion

CRF denies involvement Thai-branded rice on sale in China

The Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) has denied any connection to Thai-branded rice which is currently being marketed online in China. The five-kilogramme packages are labelled in Thai and marked with a design resembling the Thai national flag, while being marketed as a a Cambodian product. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/crf-denies-involvement-thai-branded-rice-on-sale-in-china

Rural development bank support cassava, corn trade

The CEO of the Rural Development Bank of Cambodia (ARDB) has called on traders and businesspeople to increase their purchases of cassava from local farmers. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rural-development-bank-support-cassava-corn-trade

Patriotic pumpkin sales through roof as public back Preah Vihear farmers

At least 400 tonnes of pumpkins have already been purchased from farmers in Preah Vihear province by private companies and local authorities. The drive for local sales stem from the suspension of vegetable and other imports from Thailand due to the current border dispute. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/patriotic-pumpkin-sales-through-roof-as-public-back-preah-vihear-farmers

Cambodia exports 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice in 10 years

Cambodia has exported more than 6.59 million tonnes of milled rice over the last 10 years to 123 destinations, with the Minister of Commerce urging exporters and stakeholders in the Kingdom’s rice industry to attract more investors and enhance the value chain to strengthen competitiveness ...

Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-exports-659-million-tonnes-of-milled-rice-in-10-years

Cambodia’s rubber industry expands with local latex glove production

In a bold step toward self-sufficient supply chains, a Boeung Ket rubber plantation – in Stung Trang district of Kampong Cham province – has announced plans to expand its operations by producing latex gloves for export. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-s-rubber-industry-expands-with-local-latex-glove-production

Commerce minister lauds role of rice in Cambodia’s export economy

The production of rice is considered a key strategic crop by the government for ensuring food and nutritional security. It is also a high-potential export commodity among the priority-listed agricultural products selected for annual promotion in international markets, according to Minister of Commerce Cham Nimul. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/commerce-minister-lauds-role-or-rice-in-cambodia-s-export-economy

Australia, Japan combine to boost Cambodian cashew industry

Australia and Japan are collaborating to strengthen Cambodia’s cashew industry by helping improve processing capabilities, while the quality and flavour of the Kingdom’s nuts. In 2024, only about 5 per cent of the Kingdom’s harvested cashews were processed domestically, with the vast majority exported before ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/australia-japan-combine-to-boost-cambodian-cashew-industry

Indonesia seeks competitive rice prices from Cambodia as trade expands

In a recent press conference with the Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ), Indonesian ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto emphasised the potential for increased rice trade between the two nations, while highlighting the challenges surrounding competitive pricing and transportation costs. ...

Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/indonesia-seeks-competitive-rice-prices-from-cambodia-as-trade-expands

Jan-May sees Cambodia earn almost $1 billion in paddy, rice exports

Cambodia earned nearly 1 billion USD from the sale of paddy rice and milled rice to international markets in the first five months of 2025, an increase of nearly 7% compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF). ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-may-sees-cambodia-earn-almost-1-billion-in-paddy-rice-exports

Jan-Apr rice export earnings up nearly 10%

Cambodia’s paddy and milled rice production generated $932.27 million in national revenue during the first four months of 2025, marking an increase of almost 10% on the same period last year. Paddy accounted for over $723 million, while milled rice contributed nearly $210 million, according ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/jan-apr-rice-export-earnings-up-nearly-10-

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