Agriculture and Aquaculture Project
Large Kampong Thom Cashew Processing Factory with Capacity of 1.5k tons Officially Inaugurated
The Cashew Nut and Shell Processing Plant in Kampong Thom Province, with an annual processing capacity of 1,500 tons, was officially inaugurated by HE Touch Bun Hour, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, and HE Atsushi Ueno, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia on 4 June 2024. During the ceremony, HE Touch Bun Hour […]
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Australia plans to turn corn waste into Biomass for improvement of agricultural land in Siem Reap
Australia’s Agribusiness Asian Group (AAG) plans to process agricultural waste from its corn crop (corn stover) into biomass to store carbon for 1,000 years. This initiative is part of the inauguration of a 1,000-hectare crop farm in Siem Reap Province. The decision was made during a meeting between Mr. Prak David, Secretary of State of […]
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Artisan Angkor Silks Aims to Expand Khmer Silk Production with 15-Hectare Mulberry Plantation
Siem Reap-based Artisan Angkor Company is embarking on an ambitious project to bolster Khmer silk production. The company representatives met with Lok Chumteav Im Rachana, Undersecretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, to discuss plans for a new 15-hectare mulberry tree plantation, on 18 May 2024. This initiative signifies a commitment […]
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Experts from Well-known Chinese University to Boost Cambodia Rice-Fish Farming
Aiming to bolster rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming in Cambodia, a research team from Shanghai Ocean University concluded an investigative and training visit to the country, contributing to the development of the Fish and Rice Corridor between China and Cambodia, as reported by China Daily on 13 May 2024. “Cambodia boasts a rice cultivation area of […]
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Cambodia’s Wetlands, Covering 30% of the Country, Crucial for Migratory Birds
Cambodia boasts approximately 30% of its total area as wetlands, providing crucial habitats for migratory birds. This announcement was made by HE Khvay Atiya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, on Migratory Bird Day 2024, celebrated globally in the second week of May. HE Khvay Atiya highlighted the essential role of insects as the primary […]
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Japan Introduces Innovative Rice Farming Technology in Pursat to Combat Climate Change
Japan is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionise rice farming in Pursat by introducing cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing soil oxygenation and curbing methane emissions. The project, endorsed by the official Facebook page of JICA in Cambodia on 29 April 2024, promises to revolutionise agricultural practices in the country. Under the auspices of JICA, Cambodia […]
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Chinese-Built Dams Imperil Mekong River Health: Threatening Extinction of 1 in 5 Fish Species
Approximately one in five (20%) of the fish species inhabiting the Mekong River are at risk of extinction due to unsustainable hydropower plant development practices, according to the research, spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and 25 other marine and wildlife conservation organizations published on 4 March 2024 updated by SCMP on 22 March […]
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Australian-Cambodian Partnership Launches 1,000-Hectare Smart Corn Farm in Siem Reap
AG AGRIBUSINESS ASIA (CAMBODIA) CO., LTD. has collaborated with ING Holdings Co., Ltd. in Cambodia to inaugurate a state-of-the-art corn farm spanning approximately 1,000 hectares in Siem Reap province. During the inauguration ceremony on 25 March 2024, attended by HE Prak Sophoan, Governor of Siem Reap, Mr. Benjamine Bootle, Managing Director of AGG Business Asia, […]
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Thailand’s Paper Tree Eyes Expansion in Cambodia’s Horticultural Industry for Export
Paper Tree (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, a Thai company, has revealed its plans to register as a qualified investor in Cambodia’s tree industry, focusing on horticultural production for export. This announcement came during a meeting between Mr Yuenyong Subsaud, Director of Paper Tree (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, and HE Nuth Un Vanra, Deputy Secretary-General of Cambodia’s Investment […]
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SunRice Group Eyes Cambodia for Organic Rice Processing Plant, Opening New Avenues for Export
Australia’s SunRice Group is contemplating a strategic investment in Cambodia, aiming to establish a dedicated rice processing plant with a focus on organic rice for international exports. The ambitious plan was unveiled during a pivotal meeting between Samdech Hun Manet, Prime Minister, and Paul Serra, CEO of SunRice Group, on the occasion of the ASEAN-Australia […]
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