Background
On 9 March 2026, Yang Saing Koma, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, presided over a ceremony to award CamGAP certificates to 26 coffee farmers in Mondulkiri province.
The event was attended by representatives from the ministry, Mondulkiri provincial administration, the General Directorate of Agriculture, the provincial agriculture department, WWF Cambodia, SCP, and KOFI.
The certification programme was described as the result of cooperation among the General Directorate of Agriculture, the Mondulkiri Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, commune agricultural officers, WWF, and KOFI to promote coffee production based on standards, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Scope of Application
The announcement concerns CamGAP certification for coffee growers in Mondulkiri province. It applies specifically to the 26 certified coffee farmers referenced in the ceremony and relates to coffee production conducted under GAP standards.
The update also refers to broader provincial agricultural implementation activities, including production data updates, model farms at commune level, and efforts to develop a collective brand for “Mondulkiri Coffee” aligned with GAP standards and a future organic orientation.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The ministry announced the award of CamGAP certificates to 26 coffee farmers in Mondulkiri.
During the event, the Secretary of State highlighted several priority actions:
1. Updating coffee production data in Mondulkiri province.
2. Studying crop diversification, including the conversion from cassava to coffee, based on analysis of potential, challenges, and solutions.
3. Establishing model farms in all communes under the leadership of commune agricultural officers.
4. Jointly developing the collective brand “Mondulkiri Coffee” with GAP standards and progression toward organic coffee.
5. Strengthening and expanding markets through cooperation among coffee growers, KOFI, and domestic coffee shops, while beginning to expand export markets.
The stated purpose of these measures is to improve the quality and added value of Mondulkiri coffee, increase farmer incomes and livelihoods, and support agricultural production that is resilient to climate change.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
This update is relevant for agribusinesses, coffee buyers, processors, exporters, development partners, and producer groups monitoring the uptake of Cambodian agricultural standards.
The CamGAP certification of coffee farmers in Mondulkiri provides a reference point for the formal adoption of recognized production standards in the province’s coffee sector. It may support market positioning, product differentiation, and supply-chain development where buyers or partners require standardized production practices.
The reference to a collective “Mondulkiri Coffee” brand, GAP compliance, and possible movement toward organic production is also relevant for businesses tracking quality-based sourcing and future export-oriented agricultural development. The post does not specify additional legal obligations, penalties, or new regulatory requirements beyond the certification activity described.
Official Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Facebook post, published 10 March 2026.
