The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for agricultural development, forestry administration, fisheries governance, and the regulatory framework for managing related natural resources and rural production systems. Its core mandate covers sector policy, regulation, compliance oversight, resource management, food production governance, land and water use considerations, and enforcement measures affecting farming, forest resources, and aquatic activities. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activity related to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and associated institutional oversight in Cambodia.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reviewed river patrol operations in Kratie to strengthen fisheries conservation and dolphin protection in the Mekong River zone. The discussion covered patrol management, conservation coordination, and the provision of boat engines to support enforcement infrastructure.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released 15 endangered Cantor’s giant softshell turtles into natural waters in Kratie province as part of fisheries conservation and species protection efforts. The operation also included nest-site inspection and local coordination on habitat management along the Mekong River.
Cambodia approved two new hybrid maize varieties under its crop seed regulation process after technical evaluation by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The decision adds BH-3577 and BH-4187 to the formal seed release system for future distribution to farmers.
A Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries working group led by Secretary of State Touch Bun Hour inspected and evaluated two new hybrid maize varieties, BH-3577 and BH-4187, for possible official release for use. The assessment was conducted under the crop variety release committee mechanism following field performance review in Tboung Khmum province.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Conservation International, the Wildlife and Nature Alliance, and the Wildlife Conservation Society on cooperation in fisheries resource management, ecosystem protection, and sustainable community livelihoods. The cooperation covers marine areas, the Tonle Sap, the Mekong River, and terrestrial areas.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting on the progress and results of the EU-funded project "Accelerating Sustainability of Agro-Food System in Cambodia," implemented by People in Need. Participants reviewed activities related to biochar, green technologies, greenhouse gas reduction and efficient resource use, and agreed to strengthen cooperation and technical support for MAFF specialists.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced a training program on nutrition-sensitive climate-smart agriculture for commune agricultural officers and local stakeholders from three provinces. The update has reference value because it records inter-agency capacity-building arrangements and implementation roles under the INAS project.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the official commissioning of a fish ladder in Chbar Mon City, Kampong Speu province. The update has long-term reference value because it records the rollout of fisheries-related infrastructure intended to support fish migration and mitigate the ecological effects of hydraulic structures.
The Ministry of Agriculture recorded a meeting with the German ambassador and Fuchs Gruppe on agricultural cooperation and the company’s plan to invest in Cambodian pepper processing. The update has long-term reference value because it documents an identified foreign investment interest linked to agricultural value addition and export development.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the award of CamGAP certificates to 26 coffee farmers in Mondulkiri province. The update has long-term reference value because it records the application of Cambodia Good Agricultural Practices standards to a specific crop sector and location, with implications for quality assurance and market development.
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