Economy
Cambodia expands modern farming policy to 4,000 households
PHNOM PENH, Mar 23, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia is accelerating its Modern Farming Community Policy, with about 4,000 households now benefiting nationwide, officials said Monday.
Agriculture ministry spokesman Khim Finan said the program, launched by Prime Minister Hun Manet in late 2023, has grown to 31 communities across 14 provinces, up from nine in five provinces last year.
The initiative has generated around 30 contract farming deals worth $40 million, covering rice, cashew, pepper and vegetables, as well as Skouy chicken and Pailin longan added in 2025.
“Farmers in these communities are better protected from market fluctuations because they have secured contracts in advance,” Finan said, citing lower production costs and access to low interest loans.
The policy is helping modernize agriculture, raise incomes and strengthen Cambodia’s competitiveness in domestic and export markets.
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