In just 10 days, the floods have destroyed more than 10,000 hectares of rice in Cambodia
According to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the floods affected crops in seven provinces from September 18 to September 27, 2024. These provinces include Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, Tbong Khmum, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, and Siem Reap. This information was provided by Lok Chumteav Im Rachana, Undersecretary of State and […]
Cambodia announces first successful export of cashew nuts by air to China’s Henan market
On September 22, 2024, Cambodia successfully exported 2 tons of cashew products by air to Henan Province, China. This marks the first successful export of cashew nuts to China’s Henan market. The decision to export was made after two meetings in July and August on the cooperation between Cambodian and Chinese crop industry officials. The […]
Indonesia Eyes Cambodian Rice Producers to Boost National Food Security
Indonesia’s state-owned food logistics company Bulog is exploring a plan to acquire rice producers in Cambodia to secure domestic rice supply amid declining local production. Indonesia’s rice production has faced setbacks, with national output decreasing by 1.39% to 31.10 million tonnes in 2023 from 31.54 million tonnes in 2022, according to data from Statistics Indonesia, […]
Cambodia Leads the World in Elderly Rubber Trees with 440K Hectares of Plantations
Cambodia now boasts the world’s largest number of elderly rubber trees, with 448 mature trees thriving across 14 hectares of the country’s total 440,000 hectares of rubber plantations. This was disclosed by Khun Kakada, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Rubber at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, on 16 September 2024. […]
Cambodia’s Cashew Sector Flourishes with Over 580K Hectares of Plantations and 839k tones, 36% increase, in 2024
Cambodia’s cashew industry has reached new heights, with more than 580,000 hectares of cashew plantations nationwide, yielding an average of 1.5 tons per hectare. This key development was highlighted by PM Samdech Hun Manet, who announced on 12 September 2024, that cashew farming is one of Cambodia’s strategic agricultural sectors. During the first seven months […]
Leading Chinese Firm Eyes Major Investment in Cambodia’s Agriculture and Livestock Sector
SHAN CUN GROUP, one of China’s largest agricultural investors, has revealed plans to explore significant investments in Cambodia’s agriculture and livestock sectors. This announcement was made during a meeting on 5 September 2024, between HE Yun Heng, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Investment Committee, and a delegation from SHAN CUN GROUP. During the meeting, […]