Agriculture and fishing

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

Draft fisheries law passes Senate; FAO declares new bill ‘significant achievement’

A draft fisheries law was approved by the Senate on June 16. The proposed bill was subject to thorough examination and feedback from Senate members, along with a clarification session presented to a plenary session by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Dith Tina. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/draft-fisheries-law-passes-senate-fao-declares-new-bill-significant-achievement-

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

Chinese banana group expand operations by 50%

Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese company, is planning to increase its export of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China to 30,000 tonnes this year, through the expansion of cultivation areas and its supply chain. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/chinese-banana-group-expand-operations-by-50-

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

Government plans $35 million to support modern agricultural communities

The government has decided in principle to allocate an additional $35 million to support concessional loans for modern agricultural communities, aiming to strengthen the quality of the agricultural sector and improve market access. The funds will be made available over the next three years. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/government-plans-35-million-to-support-modern-agricultural-communities

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

Conservation win: Illegal fishing crackdown driving rise in dolphin population

Officials at the Kampi Irrawaddy dolphin conservation area in Kratie province are reporting that a decline in illegal fishing activities has resulted in an increase in the dolphin population, with new births and no deaths recorded this year. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/conservation-win-illegal-fishing-crackdown-driving-rise-in-dolphin-population

Inland commercial fishing season ends as ‘closed season’ begins Sunday

The 2025 closed fishing season will begin this Sunday, June 1st, at the end of this week. During this period, freshwater commercial fishing is banned, and only the use of household-scale fishing equipment is permitted. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inland-commercial-fishing-season-ends-as-closed-season-begins-sunday

Agricultural census data expected to impact planning, attract investment

The Census of Agriculture Cambodia 2023​ was launched this morning, May 19. The data generated by the census is expected to become a key driver in enabling the government and all relevant partners to develop effective plans for advancing Cambodia’s agriculture sector. ...

Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/agricultural-census-data-expected-to-impact-planning-attract-investment

Updated Fisheries Law approved by NA commission, likely to be passed soon

A draft of a new fisheries law has received been approved by the National Assembly (NA)’s Third Commission and will be forwarded to the NA Standing Committee for further review, according to a May 13 statement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/updated-fisheries-law-approved-by-na-commission-likely-to-be-passed-soon

FiA: Kampong Prak fish conservation area going swimmingly, stocks up 20%

Kampong Prak, the third-largest fish conservation area on the Tonle Sap Lake, currently holds an estimated 300 tonnes of mixed fish stock for breeding purposes. It holds significant economic value, especially for endangered species like the thicklip barb and giant barb. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/fia-kampong-prak-fish-conservation-area-going-swimmingly-stocks-up-20-

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

Pursat fisheries cooperation reduces crime, boosts yields

Fish yields in Pursat province have increased by approximately 26 per cent over the past five years, thanks to collaborative efforts among local and national authorities, communities, and numerous partner organisations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pursat-fisheries-cooperation-reduces-crime-boosts-yields

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/

Cambodia exports processed fisheries products to Australia (VIDEO)

Poum Sotha, Delegate of the Royal Government, Director General of Fisheries Administration (FiA), said that three Cambodian enterprises have exported processed fisheries products to Australia, while five other processing enterprises are preparing to export to the European market.   ...

Mom Kunthea
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501677939/cambodia-exports-processed-fisheries-products-to-australia/

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