Onion prices again testing consumers’ limits
The paper says the government needs to have strict enforcement of price caps and punish errant traders, as well as finding alternative sources for import of onions.
Agriculture
Cambodian ministry encourages Chinese investment in agro-industry
The endeavour aims to achieve higher added value and mutual economic and political benefits, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Vietnam wins world’s best rice award, while Thai rice fails to make it to top 3
The rice variety from Vietnam, developed by a Vietnamese private enterprise, received unanimous acclaim from all chefs, according to a report.
High prices of onion, tomato drove up cost of thali in November
Unseasonal rainfall during November had damaged the onion and tomato crops which led to a shortage of the two commodities in the market and triggered the price rise.
Indonesia becomes largest importer of Thai rice
Deputy Commerce Minister Naphinthorn Srisanpang also said that the drought has impacted Indonesia’s rice-growing areas, especially in Java and parts of South Sumatra.
Cambodia expanding rice markets, eyes Iraq
As of the beginning of November this year, rice cultivation covered more than 3.6 million hectares and produced 6.2 million tonnes, with an anticipated total yearly yield of more…
Cambodia looking to dominate global cashew nut market
A four-day press and study tour of the Cambodian cashew production chain in Phnom Penh, Kampong Thom, Kratie and Stung Treng provinces was organised by the Ministry of…
Farmers in Thailand look indoors to plant strawberries, veggies and cannabis
The pressures of climate change and urbanisation, as well as technological advances and innovations, have pushed a new generation of local and foreign farmers in Thailand to…
EU gifts Cambodia $7 million for fisheries reforms
The meeting between EU ambassador Igor Driesmans and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina also covered a broad range of topics, including sustainable farming…
Cambodia’s agriculture ministry urges action to protect fisheries, releases fingerlings
He stated the administration’s efforts to enhance awareness about prohibited fishing equipment among the public, aiming for a better understanding of the proper use of approved…