Agriculture and fishing
Agriculture
Dauntri Dam close to completion, will irrigate eleven communes
The Dauntri Dam Development Project, which aims to supply irrigation water to communes in Battambang and Pursat province, is on track for completion this October. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/dauntri-dam-close-to-completion-will-irrigate-eleven-communes
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-
Health ministry urges vigilance against anthrax threat
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public warning about the dangers of anthrax. The notice follows recent outbreaks in neighbouring countries and beyond. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/health-ministry-urges-vigilance-against-anthrax-threat
Tina highlights IP registration to boost value of agri products
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries yesterday highlighted the importance of intellectual property registration to boost the value of agricultural products. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501679354/tina-highlights-ip-registration-to-boost-value-of-agri-products/
Minister reminds public Zone 3 protected land the ‘lifeblood’ of Tonle Sap
The protected “Zone 3” lands of the Tonle Sap Lake serve as the lifeline of the Kingdom’s largest body of water, and deliver economic benefits of around $2 billion annually to the people. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-reminds-public-zone-3-protected-land-the-lifeblood-of-tonle-sap
KOICA partners with agriculture ministry; $12M for commune officers
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to provide approximately $12 million in grant aid. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/koica-partners-with-agriculture-ministry-12m-for-commune-officers
iDE project boosts incomes for over 6,000 Cambodian farmers
In the past five years, more than 6,000 farming households in Cambodia, nearly half of them led by women, have seen their incomes soar thanks to iDE Cambodia’s efforts. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ide-project-boosts-incomes-for-over-6-000-cambodian-farmers
Despite cool weather, officials confident cashew harvest retained quality
Recent prolonged cold weather has not affected the quality of Cambodian cashew nuts, while the harvest from three modern agricultural communities has reached over 55%, according to an April 21 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/despite-cool-weather-officials-confident-cashew-harvest-retained-quality
Fewer farmers, bigger farms: Cambodia’s agricultural shift paves way for 2050 vision
Cambodia is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in its agricultural sector. New data from the 2023 Census of Agriculture Cambodia (CAC) reveals a 13 per cent (280,000 households) decline in the number of agricultural households compared to 2013, even as the average landholding size ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fewer-farmers-bigger-farms-cambodia-s-agricultural-shift-paves-way-for-2050-vision
CDC propose increased Vietnamese rubber investment
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has urged Vietnamese investors to invest in the creation of agricultural-industrial zones, with the goal of meeting growing demand for rubber processing and other agricultural production. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cdc-propose-increased-vietnamese-rubber-investment
Processed cashew exports get shot in the arm from Taiwanese order
Cambodian cashew nuts which are processed in the Kingdom are starting to make their mark on the international market. A Taiwanese company has announced its intention to purchase 3,000 tonnes of processed nuts, noted Uon Silot, president of the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC). ...
New MoU sees commerce ministry back domestic animal feed production
The Ministry of Commerce has thrown its weight behind efforts to promote the Kingdom’s domestic animal feed industry, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with six factories to facilitate the purchase of ingredients. ...
Ireland steps up to support rural farming communities
Ireland has announced a funding package of €800,000 ($872,00) for a climate-related programme, led by Oxfam Cambodia. The initiative aims to support rural communities in the northern part of the Kingdom through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience and rural development. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ireland-steps-up-to-support-rural-farming-communities
Zhengzhou development group considering Cambodian investments
The leadership of the Zhengzhou Agricultural Development Group, based in China’s Henan province, has expressed interest in investment opportunities in Cambodia, particularly in the development of agro-industrial parks. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/zhengzhou-development-group-considering-cambodian-investments
‘Not Possible’ to ban frozen meat imports, ministry says
The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/not-possible-to-ban-frozen-meat-imports-ministry-says
EU invests $87 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture and boost market access
The European Union (EU) is investing nearly $87 million to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to domestic and international markets. ...
Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/eu-invests-87-million-to-modernize-cambodias-agriculture-and-boost-market-access/
EU grants €15 million to modernize Cambodia’s agriculture, boost exports
The European Union (EU) Friday granted €15 million, approximately $16.38 million, to modernize Cambodia’s agricultural sector and improve farmers’ access to both domestic and global markets. ...
50 Chinese firms explore biz prospects in Cambodia
Top representatives of approximately 50 companies from Henan Province, China, are currently in Cambodia to explore investment opportunities, reflecting further deepening of economic ties between the two countries. ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501650209/50-chinese-firms-explore-biz-prospects-in-cambodia/
Tina calls for more chilli farmers to form ‘modern agricultural communities’
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina has encouraged chilli farmers to join modern agricultural communities, explaining that their participation will bring numerous benefits, especially ensuring market access and pricing. ...
Customs incentives to boost cashew sector, GDCE says
The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE) Tuesday conducted a workshop on government customs incentives for the processing, exporting, and importing of the cashew sub-sector. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501649443/customs-incentives-to-boost-cashew-sector-gdce-says/
Cambodian youth advocate uses regional stage to urge inclusive decision making
A 15-year-old Cambodian youth advocate took centre stage at the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). He called on regional leaders to invest in child nutrition, improved farming techniques and greater awareness of healthy eating. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodian-youth-advocate-uses-regional-stage-to-urge-inclusive-decision-making
Cambodia’s economy to grow at 6.5% average rate, PM says
Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday said that the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) is optimistic about achieving an average annual economic growth of 6.5 percent for the next decade. To realise this goal, he emphasised that the target can only be met through specific, direct, ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501648839/cambodias-economy-to-grow-at-6-5-average-rate-pm-says/
THACO invests $1B in Cambodia agriculture, eyes $800M yearly revenue by 2028
THACO AGRI, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), which began developing agriculture in Kratie and Ratanakiri provinces in 2018 with a focus on bananas, cattle, and other fruits and vegetables, estimates that it could earn $800 million in annual profits, starting in ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/thaco-invests-1b-in-cambodia-agriculture-eyes-800m-yearly-revenue-by-2028
Improving local production, expanding markets key to economic growth, MoC says
The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Thursday encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises as well as domestic manufacturers to produce products that meet market demand and are competitive to replace certain imported goods. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640270/improving-local-production-expanding-markets-key-to-economic-growth-moc-says/