Authors : Horn Sarun; Touch Pang; Horn Linan; In Sokra; Rin Chanra; Horn Meta; Horn Hiek; Long Sotheara

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 1 - January

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14862890

Abstract : Cambodia’s rice cultivation and marketing sector faces many challenges and opportunities, reflecting a mix of traditional practices and modern advances. As one of Cambodia’s most important sectors, agriculture, especially rice farming, is affected by issues such as climate change, water management, soil fertility, pests and diseases, infrastructure, access to technology, financial constraints, market access, policies and regulations, education and training. Farmers face low productivity and poor post-harvest management, leading to significant rice losses. In the market, rice producers deal with market access, exploitation by middlemen, quality control issues, lack of market infrastructure, limited market information, weak cooperatives, export barriers, financial constraints, policies and regulations, competition, branding and promotion, which hinder profitability. However, there are many opportunities for improvement despite these challenges. In recent years, the Cambodian government, supported by international organizations and development partners, has increasingly prioritized improving agricultural infrastructure and promoting sustainable agricultural practices and improving rice quality for export markets. Furthermore, advances in agricultural technology can also help improve market access and promote transparency in rice trade.

Keywords : Rice Cultivation, Rice Marketing, Challenges and Opportunities, Cambodia.

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