Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called for research on high-yielding, climate-resilient rice seeds, and for increased technical assistance to farmers to help them produce high-quality rice that meets market demand.
Prime Minister Hun Sen emphasised the need for the agriculture ministry to address water-related challenges faced by farmers, urging it to find ways to extend the growing season and allow farmers to produce up to three rice crops each year.
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Prime Minister Hun Sen emphasised the need for the agriculture ministry to address water-related challenges faced by farmers, urging it to find ways to extend the growing season and allow farmers to produce up to three rice crops each year.
Cambodia exported milled rice worth $126 million overseas in the first three months of 2023 – an increase of $20.9 million, or about 19.9 per cent, over the same period last year, according to data from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE).