Officials in Cambodia’s Stung Treng province project an influx of investments in large-scale factories and manufacturing enterprises, focusing on processing agricultural raw materials into value-added products, especially cashew nuts, which have shown significant commercial potential. During a press conference, the provincial administration’s accomplishments over the past five years were highlighted. Tum Niro, the director of…
Written by, Nara Noualyny In the beautiful city of Siem Reap, there is a growing movement towards sustainable agriculture and environmentally friendly practices, which brings us to the Green Farmer Siem Reap (GFS). If you haven’t heard of them yet, it’s time to get acquainted. With a mission to improve the livelihoods of farmers and…
Cambodia has made significant strides in leading the clean energy revolution in Southeast Asia. With the introduction of the Power Development Masterplan (PDP) and the National Energy Efficiency Policy (NEEP), the country is committed to a greener, more sustainable future. Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen emphasized the importance of adopting best practices in energy efficiency…
Cambodia and Australia have recently launched a new type of rice called CPS 70, which was developed after nine years of collaboration between the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) and the Australian government. The new rice variety is a result of combining an award-winning Cambodian rice variety, Phka Rumduol with CNi9024. The new…
The Royal Government of Cambodia has recently approved five renewable energy investment projects, with a combined capacity of 520 megawatts. These projects will play a significant role in increasing the power supply to the national grid, reducing carbon emissions, and protecting the environment. The decision to invest in renewable energy is a significant step for…
The Kampong Chhnang province in Cambodia is hosting a two-day Seed Festival starting today, with the aim of preserving traditional seed varieties at the local level and disseminating natural farming techniques to promote agriculture. The festival is being attended by more than 600 participants, including farmers, fishermen, small-scale food producers, indigenous peoples and communities, as…
Cambodia is set to overtake Ivory Coast as the largest producer of cashew nuts in the world, according to Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 7th River Festival in Kampong Thom province, he highlighted the country’s production of up to 1,180,000 tonnes of cashew nuts across 700,000 hectares of…
The Stung Pursat hydropower I dam, with a capacity of 80 megawatts and a cost of $230 million, is set to break ground soon. The project is located on the Pursat River in Pramuoy commune, Veal Veng district, and is being invested in by South Korean firm SPHP (Cambodia) Co Ltd. The groundbreaking ceremony will…
An International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) delegation to the Kingdom of Cambodia led by Jyotsna Puri, Associate Vice-President of the Strategy and Knowledge Department, and Reehana Raza, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, met key officials, including Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, to discuss investments that will promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural growth…
In a big step to improve rural development, Kampong Chhnang’s governor, Sun Sovannarith, said that 65 hectares of state land in the Kampong Leng district will be used to build an aquaculture center that will be run by the province’s Department of Agriculture. “Kampong Chhnang province now has a vast new aquaculture center for experimenting…
Plastic disturbs our endocrine system, never biodegrades, and is thought to be the root cause of many diseases, including cancer and infertility. The #ONESTEPNOPLASTIC campaign was initiated in July 2022 by All Dreams Cambodia and Tos Yerng, with the support of tourism sectors like CATA, CTF and CAMDMC, in order to combat plastic pollution in…
The fifth Rice Festival will be held in Siem Reap province, and its primary objective will be to increase demand for Cambodian rice among both domestic customers and tourists from other countries. The Siem Reap Tourism Club has put out a press release saying that the three-day rice festival will take place from January 27…
Global food security is a straightforward challenge: by 2050, the world must feed 9 billion people. The food demand will be 60% higher than it is now. Everyone needs food, which is pretty clear. But the fact that it is so hard to get enough food to a country’s population and to the whole world’s…
