Farming, climate, energy and the natural world. · 273 articles
Phnom Penh, July 19 — In a significant step toward strengthening Cambodia’s response to climate challenges, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWRAM), in partnership with the Australian Government, convened a national consultation workshop on July 17 to advance the design of the Cambodia Climate Resilience Water Governance Programme (CCRWGP). The event, held in…
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…
KAMPONG CHAM, CAMBODIA — Cambodia marked Arbor Day with a strong reaffirmation of its commitment to forest conservation and sustainable environmental practices. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, H.E. Dith Tina, presided over the celebration held in Chamkar Leu District, Kampong Cham Province, where he declared Arbor Day a national movement that fosters widespread environmental…
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,…
Battambang, Cambodia – The Ministry of Environment and the German Embassy in Cambodia have officially launched a landmark solid waste separation project in Battambang province, celebrating 25 years of Cambodia–Germany partnership in composting and waste management. The initiative, titled the Green Growth Initiative for Circular Economy (GGI4CE), marks a significant step toward promoting sustainable waste…
Phnom Penh – In a significant move to address climate vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom has officially joined the Mekong River Commission (MRC) as a Development Partner. The partnership was formalised today at a signing ceremony in Vientiane, marking a new chapter in regional cooperation on water governance and climate resilience. The new…
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…
(Phnom Penh): In a decisive move to enhance Cambodia’s agricultural competitiveness and resilience, the Royal Government has approved in principle the allocation of an additional USD 35 million to support concessional loans for modern agricultural communities over the next three years (2025–2027). The announcement was made by Prime Minister Hun Manet during the first joint…
Investing Where It Matters: Why Government-Backed Agri-Processing Can Reshape Cambodia’s Economic Future Cambodia’s rural economy holds untapped promise. While agriculture has long been the lifeblood of the nation, its full potential remains largely unrealized. Every year, millions of tonnes of raw produce—cashews, mangoes, tomatoes, bananas—are harvested across the country. Yet much of this bounty leaves…
The Dauntri Dam, located in Rukhak Kiri district of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia, represents one of the country’s most ambitious and transformative water infrastructure projects. Funded by the South Korean government through concessional Official Development Assistance (ODA), and overseen by Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), the dam is a key part…
