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Cambodia is set to celebrate this year’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony in the vibrant Chbar Mon City, Kampong Speu province, on May 26. This deeply rooted tradition marks the beginning of the crop planting season and is a testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage. His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, the revered…
Cambodia is set to establish its inaugural wind farm, with planned sites in Mondulkiri province and Bokor Mountain, Kampot, marking a significant shift towards renewable energy sources in the kingdom. This announcement was made by Keo Rattanak, the Cambodian Minister of Mines and Energy, highlighting the nation’s commitment to exploring wind energy as a viable…
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has commenced a noteworthy agricultural development initiative in Pursat province, Cambodia, to amplify rice production yields and implement sustainable farming innovations geared towards mitigating the environmental impact of expansive paddy agriculture. This new venture is a continuation of the support and financial assistance provided by JICA to fortify the…
In a significant development concerning agriculture and resource management, Cambodia is on the verge of producing nearly 100,000 tonnes of salt in 2024. This level of production is set to cover the entire domestic demand for salt within the country, as reported by the Kampot Provincial Department of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation. With an…
In a landmark development, Cambodia began its pepper exports to China, signaling a significant step in its trade relations. Last month, following extensive preparatory efforts spanning a year, Cambodia successfully dispatched its first pepper shipments to China, its most substantial trade ally to date. Reported by Cambodia’s state-run TVK television channel, the initial exports included…
In anticipation of spotlighting excellence in the agrarian sector, Cambodia is set to hold the inaugural Cashew Nutrition Competition in 2024, as confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The event, which is being organized by the Department of Agriculture and Industry, marks a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural domain, particularly for…
In the first quarter of this year, Cambodia witnessed a notable milestone in its agricultural sector, with the country exporting raw cashew nuts worth $543 million. This impressive figure represents a 13 percent year-on-year increase, signaling the country’s growing prominence in the international cashew market. The report, sourced from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia,…
Indonesia is actively seeking to broaden its trade relations with Cambodia, extending its focus beyond rice to include agricultural products. As the sixth largest trading partner with Cambodia, Indonesia sees rice trade as merely the beginning of a more expansive trade relationship. Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto, expressed this ambition during a public lecture…
In a strategic maneuver geared towards achieving financial equilibrium in its agrarian sectors, the 7th mandate of the Royal Government of Cambodia has allocated a remarkable $100 million. This reserved budget is primarily intended for critically needed interventions in agriculture to balance prices that frequently oscillate due to global market pressures. Prime Minister Hun Manet…
Did you know? Cambodia stands proudly as the world’s 10th largest rice producer, a clear indicator of the country’s rich soil and excellent climate for farming. This achievement highlights the nation’s potential not just for rice production but for agriculture as a whole. This notable position is more than just a number; it symbolizes Cambodia’s…
Farmers in Battambang province have seen a significant increase in the daily export of fresh mangoes to Thailand, reaching volumes of 150–200 tonnes. Heng Sith, a representative from the Battambang Provincial Department of Agriculture, confirmed these figures, noting that they come directly from officials at the export port who monitor these transactions closely. The Kamrieng…
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), recently convened a national workshop aimed at devising a strategy to broaden the milled rice market. This initiative seeks to gather insights from various stakeholders to pinpoint and address challenges that hinder rice production capabilities. Cham…
Haoruidar (Cambodia) Co Ltd is poised to channel over $12 million into constructing a fruit processing facility in Preah Sihanouk province, targeting international markets while engaging directly with local farmers for fruit supplies. This initiative, as revealed by Long Dimanche, the deputy governor of Preah Sihanouk, has received the government’s nod and is set to…
