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.
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.
The March 2026 meeting led by the Ministry of Agriculture’s representative focused on improving governance and protection measures for Mekong river dolphins, marking significant progress in anti-illegal fishing enforcement and species recovery efforts. This has lasting reference value for environmental governance and biodiversity conservation in Cambodia.
Discussion on the role of commune agricultural officers in advancing nutrition-sensitive agricultural activities highlights inter-agency cooperation efforts to enhance community nutrition and agricultural productivity, supporting the long-term development of rural health and food security.
Report on the 14th APTERR Council meeting chaired by the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture, highlighting regional cooperation mechanisms for emergency rice reserves. This development is significant for preserving regional food security frameworks and logistical coordination under the APTERR program.
This briefing records the Ministry of Agriculture’s March 2026 meeting to organize production planning for forest plantations and dairy cow farming in Kampong Chhnang province, with participation from investors. It has lasting value as it documents coordinated public-private development initiatives in agriculture and land use planning.
This update covers the inter-ministerial discussion on the draft Royal Decree establishing the organizational and operational framework of the Veterinary Council, aimed at regulating veterinary professional practice in Cambodia. It holds long-term reference value as it formalizes governance rules for veterinary professionals under Cambodian law.
This briefing documents a March 2026 study visit led by the National Agricultural Institute's female working group to Mondulkiri province, focusing on coffee and cocoa sector development. It holds long-term reference value for Cambodia's agricultural labor governance and capacity-building efforts in specialty crop sectors.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries clarifies that Cambodia’s 2025 rice production growth was due to expanded cultivation, improved farming techniques, and favorable weather conditions rather than increased fertilizer use or hybrid rice adoption, thus correcting misrepresentations from an external media report.
This briefing documents an inter-ministerial meeting reviewing the draft bilateral trade agreement between Cambodia and the United States, including amendments related to agricultural provisions. It has long-term value for tracing Cambodia's trade negotiation process and institutional engagement on international commercial agreements.
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