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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,…
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…
Why Post-Harvest Technologies Matter In Cambodia, agriculture is not just a livelihood—it’s a way of life. Nearly 75% of Cambodians live in rural areas, and farming contributes significantly to employment and the country’s GDP. Yet, despite hard work, farmers often struggle with post-harvest losses that reduce their incomes. Studies show that up to 25% of…
Cambodia exported more than 7.8 million tonnes of agricultural products in the first six months of 2025, marking a significant 27.66 percent increase compared to the same period last year. According to a report from the General Department of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), these exports generated over US$2.87 billion…
Phnom Penh, July 8, 2025 — The World Bank has reiterated its strong and long-term commitment to Cambodia’s sustainable development, focusing on critical sectors such as education, health, and agriculture. This reaffirmation was made by H.E. Ms. Manuela V. Ferro, World Bank Regional Vice President for East Asia and Pacific, during a courtesy meeting with…
Phnom Penh, July 4 — In a significant boost to Cambodia’s agricultural export ambitions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has announced that Cambodian durians can now be exported directly to China. The official approval from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) comes after a detailed evaluation process and the signing of…
Kampong Cham province, one of Cambodia’s leading agricultural regions, has announced over 11,000 job openings and is calling on Cambodian migrant workers returning from Thailand to take advantage of the opportunity to work closer to home. The announcement was made by H.E. Un Chanda, Governor of Kampong Cham, during an official ceremony on June 24,…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodian Banana Agricultural General Co., Ltd. (CBA), a Chinese-invested agricultural enterprise operating in Cambodia, is set to expand its exports of fresh yellow Cavendish bananas to China by 50% in 2025. The company aims to increase exports from 20,000 tonnes in 2024 to 30,000 tonnes this year through the expansion of…
