Cambodia’s Tourism and Agriculture Ministries Sign Landmark MoU to Develop Agritourism and Ecotourism Hubs

• Proeksa Meas
• 11 August 2026
• Local News
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Cambodia is moving to integrate its agriculture and tourism sectors under a joint strategic agreement designed to expand green belts, support rural communities, and keep more tourism revenue within the national economy. Minister of Tourism HE Huot Hak and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Dith Tina officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to drive the development of agritourism and ecotourism across the Kingdom. Formulated in alignment with recommendations from the 19th Government-Private Sector Forum, the inter-ministerial partnership establishes a formal mechanism to curb economic leakage in the tourism industry by strengthening local production chains.

The framework sets out four primary strategic objectives to connect domestic farming directly with visitor markets. First, the two ministries will collaborate to develop agritourism and ecotourism ventures in locations under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture. Second, the agreement enhances joint operational efficiency to execute government measures for establishing green belts and strengthening agricultural value chains around major tourist destinations. Third, it establishes a real-time information exchange between agricultural communities and tourism business operators to align domestic supply with market demand. Fourth, the ministries will implement concrete action plans to maximize the use of locally produced agricultural goods across hotels, restaurants, and tourism establishments nationwide.

Both leadership teams emphasized that integrating tourism with agriculture creates a mutually reinforcing economic ecosystem. Rising tourist numbers serve as a powerful catalyst by expanding domestic market opportunities for local farmers, while sustainable farming enriches the local visitor experience and showcases Cambodian culinary culture. By building robust green belts and ensuring a steady supply of safe, locally grown food, the partnership aims to transform tourism growth into direct, sustainable income for rural farming communities across Cambodia. (read more)

• Tourism and Travelling
• Ministry of tourism
• MAFF
• Ecotourism