Phnom Penh, Cambodia – British food distributor Whitworths has expressed strong interest in sourcing processed agricultural products from Cambodia, particularly cashew nuts and dried fruits, for supply to the UK market. The interest was confirmed during a meeting between Whitworths’ representatives and Sam Heng Bora, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce and Chairman

Chit Borei District, Kratie Province – Farmers in Chit Borei district are increasingly turning to cashew nut cultivation as this year’s cashew prices remain favorable, while cassava prices continue to drop. Ms. Soth Som, a local farmer, shared that her family plans to expand their cashew plantation by an additional 2 hectares this year, building

Phnom Penh, May 31, 2025 — Cambodia is poised to become one of the world’s leading cashew producers, with experts projecting production to surpass one million tons within the next three to five years. This surge comes amid stable market prices and increasing demand for Cambodian cashews, prompting a significant rise in cultivation across the

Phnom Penh, May 20, 2025 In a meeting aimed at bolstering Cambodia’s private sector, former Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to actively contribute to the nation’s economic development and improve the livelihoods of its citizens. The remarks were made during a courtesy visit by the Association of

Senior Minister Ouk Rabun, who is also the Chairman of One Village One Product (OVOP) National Committee, has said that the Royal Government is actively promoting the dissemination of the national strategic plan for the second five-year phase of the OVOP movement. He made these remarks while presiding over the workshop to promote the OVOP

Kampong Thom, May 11, 2025 – The Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) and Rohat Agrotech Co., Ltd hosted a workshop on climate-smart farming techniques at its head office, bringing together 123 farmers and delegates from 12 provinces. The event focused on sustainable practices to enhance cashew yield while adapting to climate challenges. A key

PHNOM PENH – The number of farming families in Cambodia dropped to just 54.5 percent of the total population in 2023, a 27.5 percent decrease from 2013, according to the Ministry of Planning’s latest agricultural census. The ministry reported that 1.85 million out of 3.4 million households are engaged in farming. These findings were released

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in Charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers, Vongsey Vissoth, paid an official visit to the MIRARTH Agri Tech cashew processing factory in Trapaing Araek village, Chey commune, Kampong Svay district, Kampong Thom province on Saturday. He was accompanied by Kampong Thom Provincial Governor Nuon Pharath during

Bình Phước & Bình Dương, Vietnam – A delegation of nineteen Cambodian stakeholders recently concluded a three-day learning mission to the heart of Vietnam’s thriving cashew industry. The visit, which took place from April 22nd to 26th, 2025, was organized under the Agro-ecology and Safe food System Transitions (ASSET) project. Representatives from Cambodian farmer cooperatives,