Agriculture
Agricultural commodities, processing and products
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. ...
‘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/
Chinese investors urged to explore Cambodia’s agricultural sector
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) yesterday encouraged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in establishing a production chain within the agricultural sector, particularly in cashew processing as this initiative is led by Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501640827/chinese-investors-urged-to-explore-cambodias-agricultural-sector/
Investors urged to tap Cambodia’s growing cashew sector
Chea Vuthy, Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Board of the Council f or the Development of Cambodia (CDC), Tuesday urged two major companies to consider investing in the agro-industrial sector, especially the cashew industry in Cambodia. ...
Nin Kunthear
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501638586/investors-urged-to-tap-cambodias-growing-cashew-sector/
Labour shortage responsible for loss of over half of Pailin longan yield
A labour shortage during the harvest season has led to the loss of over 50% of the early 2025 Pailin longan yield, while the price of the sweet fruit has dropped more than 10% in the past year. ...
Philippine salt giant tests waters for Cambodian rice imports
Arvin International Marketing Inc, the largest supplier and distributor of salt in the Philippines, has expressed interest in purchasing Cambodian rice for distribution through their extensive domestic operations. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/philippine-salt-giant-tests-waters-for-cambodian-rice-imports
Govt financing boosts rice production to 13 million tonnes
The Royal Government’s financing to stabilize agricultural prices and support farmers’ livelihoods has been highly effective, increasing rice production from 9 million tonnes in 2016 to over 13 million tonnes in 2024, according to Kao Thach, the Royal Government Delegate in Charge and CEO of ...
Sum Manet
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501635205/govt-financing-boosts-rice-production-to-13-million-tonnes/
PM meets cashew farmers, lauds farming communities
Prime Minister Hun Manet Friday visited a modern cashew nut farming community in Kampong Thom province and got first-hand information on cashew cultivation. He praised the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) for transforming family farming into a robust agricultural economic enterprise. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501633328/pm-meets-cashew-farmers-lauds-farming-communities/
Amid global price increases, rubber exports drop as domestic demand rises
Cambodia earned over $671 million from rubber latex and rubber tree exports in 2024, marking a jump of over 36 per cent compared to 2023. The price of rubber also saw a major increase. ...
Crane Rice initiative expands, efforts to preserve precious sarus cranes grows
NatureLife Cambodia and the Davane Company jointly launched an expansion agreement for the “Crane Rice” project on January 8. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/crane-rice-initiative-expands-efforts-to-preserve-precious-sarus-cranes-grows
Low rice prices spark protests in Battambang, farmers demand government help
About 20 farmers in Battambang’s Mong Russey district blocked part of National Road 5 on Jan. 13, urging the government to secure a market for their recently harvested white paddy rice – a strain the Agriculture Ministry has labeled low-value for export. ...
Sovann Sreypich and Tang Porgech
https://cambojanews.com/low-rice-prices-spark-protests-in-battambang-farmers-demand-government-help/
Cambodia exports 11.6M tonnes of agri products, earns $4.8B
Cambodia has produced a total volume of 39 million tonnes of crop production nationwide in 2024, up 7.4 percent from 36.3 million tonnes in 2023, a report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries showed on Monday. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501623238/cambodia-exports-11-6m-tonnes-of-agri-products-earns-4-8b/
Cambodia will host World Rice Conference this year
Cambodia will host the World Rice Conference in 2025, following the country’s fragrant rice Malys Angkor winning the World’s Best Rice title last year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501621626/cambodia-will-host-world-rice-conference-this-year/
Ministry mulls expanding modern vegetable farming in Takeo
A senior official for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) yesterday said that the modern vegetable farming community in Takeo province’s Tram Kak district will add 100 more net houses in the next two to three months to ensure sustainable supply to the ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501620941/ministry-mulls-expanding-modern-vegetable-farming-in-takeo/
Cashew nut exports surge to 850,000 tonnes in 2024
Despite strong export growth and a $1.15 billion revenue increase, Vietnam remains the largest market for exporting raw cashew nuts; this is due to challenges in domestic processing and infrastructure, particularly drying fields, that can hinder Cambodia’s potential to become a global leader in the ...
Minister: Govt’s top priorities are maintaining stable agricultural prices, deploying commune agricultural officers, and building modern agricultural communities
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, highlighted the government’s priority policies, including maintaining stable agricultural prices, deploying commune agricultural officers, and building modern agricultural communities, which must be paid attention to and implemented effectively and efficiently. ...
Prey Veng earns $836 million from rice exports to Vietnam
As of mid-December, Prey Veng rice exports to Vietnam reached 2.94 million tonnes worth over $836.67 million, reported the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Monday. ...
Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501614758/prey-veng-earns-836-million-from-rice-exports-to-vietnam/
Preah Vihear earns $170M from three potential crops
Rice, cassava, and cashew nuts in Preah Vihear province generated over $170 million revenue in 2024, said the provincial director of the Department of Agriculture on Saturday. ...
Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501613480/preah-vihear-earns-170m-from-three-potential-crops/
Cambodia, Saudi Arabia eye rice trade deal
Cambodia and Saudi Arabia Monday explored opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in the agricultural sector. This move comes as both countries seek to enhance economic cooperation and explore new trade avenues. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606211/cambodia-saudi-arabia-eye-rice-trade-deal/
RCEP, bilateral FTAs boost Cambodia’s export in first 11 months of 2024
Cambodia exported products worth $23.93 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, up 16.8 percent over the same period last year, said a report from the General Department of Customs and Excise released on Tuesday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501606338/rcep-bilateral-ftas-boost-cambodias-export-in-first-11-months-of-2024/
Cambodia exports 507,029 tonnes of milled rice
Cambodia has raked in $376.53 million from exporting more than 507,029 tonnes of milled rice to 66 destinations worldwide in the first 10 months of the year. ...
Khim Sokunthy
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-exports-507029-tonnes-of-milled-rice