Agriculture and fishing
Agriculture
Cambodia and the Netherlands sign MoU to boost trade
Cambodia and the Netherlands have inked an MoU in a move that aims to bolster bilateral ties, increase agricultural export and promote trade knowledge. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-and-the-netherlands-sign-mou-to-boost-trade
Inter-agency meet hoped to ratchet up live-pig rates
An inter-ministerial meeting scheduled for December 19 is set to explore solutions for the plummeting domestic live pig prices seen in recent weeks, raising hopes among farmers for rates to return at the very least to sustainable levels. ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/inter-agency-meet-hoped-ratchet-live-pig-rates
Cambodia’s agricultural commodities target China as a key export destination
China is an increasingly important export destination for Cambodia’s agricultural commodities, thanks to the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2022. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501200944/cambodias-agricultural-commodities-target-china-as-a-key-export-destination/
Cambodia, Japan discuss bilateral cooperation on agriculture sector
Cambodia and Japan have exchanged views on promotion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of agriculture. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197241/cambodia-japan-discuss-bilateral-cooperation-on-agriculture-sector/
Pig carcasses being smuggled from Cambodia to Thailand seized, driver of truck nabbed
About 1.5 metric tons of pork carcasses were seized by Thai Livestock and customs Sunday. The pork had been allegedly smuggled into Thailand’s eastern border province of Sa Kaeo from Cambodia, Thai media PBS World reported. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501197255/pig-carcasses-being-smuggled-from-cambodia-to-thailand-seized-driver-of-truck-nabbed/
Rice export boom seen following EU court victory
A marked uptick in Indica rice exports to European markets is expected after Cambodia won a challenge against the European Commission’s (EC) 2019 decision to remove tariff preferences on imports of the rice from the Kingdom for three years, on grounds that the shipments were ...
Hin Pisei
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/rice-export-boom-seen-following-eu-court-victory
Rice seed relief for victims of flooding ‘essential’, says Tina
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries considers the government’s distribution of rice seed to flood-affected farmers an essential part of ensuring food security ín the Kingdom. ...
Bor Pich Zelin
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rice-seed-relief-victims-flooding-essential-says-tina
Cambodia wins lawsuit opposing European Commission revoking rice import tariffs
Cambodia has won a legal battle after legally contesting the European Commission’s decision to revoke tariffs on rice imports from the Kingdom. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-wins-lawsuit-opposing-european-commission-revoking-rice-import-tariffs
Australia supports Cambodia’s rice industry
Australia has a long history working with Cambodia to develop its rice industry, the Australian Embassy in Cambodia wrote on its official Facebook page on Nov. 30. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501195325/australia-supports-cambodias-rice-industry/
Experts urge agriculture investments as farmers face low rice prices
Ruon Thol plans to harvest his rice crop early next month. The farmer spent more than 6 million riel (about $1,500) this wet season to cultivate his four hectares of farmland in Battambang province’s Banan district. ...
Sorn Sarath
https://cambojanews.com/experts-urge-agriculture-investments-as-farmers-face-low-rice-prices/
Agriculture minister reaffirms commitment to continue agricultural reform in Cambodia
Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, expressed his commitment to continue working on agricultural reform, despite criticisms. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501192608/agriculture-minister-reaffirms-commitment-to-continue-agricultural-reform-in-cambodia/
One million tons rice export target set for next five years
The Kingdom of Cambodia, which is striving to promote the country as a “rice basket” and a major rice exporter, is aiming to ship at least one million tons of rice per year – 2023 onwards – and earn revenue of around $800 million annually ...
Prakash Jha
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501192888/one-million-tons-rice-export-target-set-for-next-five-years/
Cambodia milled rice export seen increasing
Cambodia is expected to see a remarkable increase in its milled rice export due to the China market, a recovery in demand in the European Union, and the emergence of new markets. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501192058/cambodia-milled-rice-export-seen-increasing/
Cambodia to Export 25,000 Tons of Rice to Bangladesh
Cambodia has inked a deal with Bangladesh to export 25,000 tons of rice, with future collaboration in the pipeline. ...
Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodia-to-export-25000-tons-of-rice-to-bangladesh
Cambodia, Indonesia to boost bilateral agricultural cooperation
The Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of Indonesia will further promote their bilateral cooperation, mainly in the field of agriculture. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501191245/cambodia-indonesia-to-boost-bilateral-agricultural-cooperation/
Cambodian pepper and natural fisheries to be shipped to China
Cambodia will be able to directly export its pepper and natural fisheries to Chinese market, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in Cambodia said on November 22. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501191266/cambodian-pepper-and-natural-fisheries-to-be-shipped-to-china/
Additional $10 million released by Royal Government for rice procurement
The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the State Bank for Rural Development and Agriculture, has announced an additional $10 million for rice procurement in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501189189/additional-10-million-released-by-royal-government-for-rice-procurement/
$10m fund to buy rice from struggling farmers
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has pledged to provide another $10 million in addition to a $83 million fund to purchase rice from farmers at a reasonable cost amid low prices to avoid selling to crooked dealers. ...
Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/10m-fund-to-buy-rice-from-struggling-farmers
Nearly $400 million earned by Cambodia in 10 months through rubber, rubber wood exports
In the first 10 months of 2022, from January to October, Cambodia earned more than $396 million from the export of rubber and rubber wood said the report of the General Department of Rubber. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501187462/nearly-400-million-earned-by-cambodia-in-10-months-through-rubber-rubber-wood-exports/
Cambodia earns $3 billion from agricultural products exports in first 10 months
Cambodia exported 7.62 million tons of agricultural products in the first 10 months of 2022, earning $3.07 billion in revenue, according to a report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Saturday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501187892/cambodia-earns-3-billion-from-agricultural-products-exports-in-first-10-months/
Cambodian rice crowned world’s best
Cambodia’s Phka Romduol rice has been crowned the best rice in the world at the prestigious World Rice Forum. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/cambodian-rice-crowned-worlds-best
Cambodia-Brunei cooperation in agriculture and rice export encouraged
The Kingdom of Cambodia and Brunei Darussalam have highly valued their bilateral relations and cooperation and pledged to further foster them. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501185081/cambodia-brunei-cooperation-in-agriculture-and-rice-export-encouraged/
Agriculture minister meets with Australian ambassador
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina met with Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Pablo Kang on the afternoon of November 4 to discuss bilateral cooperation in the agriculture sector. ...
Post Staff
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/agriculture-minister-meets-australian-ambassador
Multi-sectoral communities demand governments to address land, political, human rights, and employment crises
Land, political, labor, market, agricultural and social rights crises are being addressed by people from diverse communities, demanding that the government address them for the benefit of their livelihoods protected by law. ...