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Cambodia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising producers of high-quality turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa. Grown in the country’s fertile soils and favorable tropical climate, Cambodian turmeric is fast gaining recognition for its exceptional curcumin content ranging between 8% to 10%, which is among the highest globally. This superior potency positions…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has projected that world rice production will reach an all-time high of 556.4 million tonnes (milled basis) during the 2025–26 season, marking a 1.2 percent increase from the previous year. The latest figure, released on Friday, represents an upward revision of one million tonnes from…
(Phnom Penh/New York): Cambodia has announced bold new climate goals, pledging to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 55 percent by 2035 compared to a business-as-usual scenario, and charting a path toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth unveiled the commitment during Cambodia’s national statement at the UN Climate Summit…
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the gravest environmental challenges of our era, with nearly one million plastic bottles purchased globally every minute. For a country like Cambodia, where rivers such as the Mekong and Tonle Sap are lifelines for communities and ecosystems, the impact of unchecked plastic waste is devastating. Recognizing the urgency…
Cambodia and India are poised to expand agricultural cooperation, placing fresh cashew nuts at the heart of new investment opportunities, following a high-level meeting between officials of both nations. On Monday, Touch Bun Hour, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), welcomed Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary of the Agricultural and Processed…
Cambodia is poised to capture a greater share of Japan’s cashew nut market following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mirarth Holdings Inc. and five partner companies to promote the import and distribution of processed Cambodian cashews. As part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce, Mirarth, and Itochu Corporation, Cambodian…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s rice and maize production is set for a promising year, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projecting significant gains for the 2025–2026 season. Aggregate rice production is forecast to reach 13.9 million tonnes, around 10 percent above the five-year average, while maize output could exceed 1.4 million tonnes, driven…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia is gearing up to conduct the Cambodia Agriculture Survey (CAS) 2025, the country’s largest and most trusted source of information on farming and rural life. Launched in 2019, the annual survey has become a cornerstone for shaping agricultural policies and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. This year’s edition will introduce…
The Minister of Commerce, H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, has voiced strong support for the expansion of Cambodia’s fruit and agricultural product processing facilities, framing the move as a vital step toward diversifying the Kingdom’s export markets and enhancing the competitiveness of its agricultural sector on the global stage. Speaking during a meeting at the Ministry…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia is taking another big step towards self-reliance in animal feed production, with a new agreement set to push locally-made feed to a bigger share of the market. The Ministry of Commerce has just brokered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three major feed producers to increase the use of Cambodian-grown corn,…
Pursat Province, Cambodia – August 10, 2025 – A significant milestone in Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape was marked with the official inauguration of a 10-megawatt solar power plant, equipped with an advanced energy storage battery system, developed by SchneiTec ZEALOUS. The ceremony was held at the project site in Sna Ansa commune, Krakor district, in…
Phnom Penh, July 25 — The Ministry of Environment has welcomed a high-profile delegation of Japanese technology companies expressing strong interest in supporting and expanding Cambodia’s voluntary carbon credit market. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters on the afternoon of July 23, was presided over by H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and…
Cambodia’s agricultural sector demonstrated strong performance in the first half of 2025, exporting a total of 7,833,101 tons of crops to 78 international markets, a 27 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to a recent report from the General Directorate of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The…
