Kampong Chhnang: Dr. Kao Thach, the Royal Government Delegate in Charge of the Agricultural and Rural Development Bank (ARDB) and President of the Techo Farmers Network Association, on the afternoon of July 21, 2026, urged farmers in Kampong Chhnang city, Kampong Chhnang province to change their farming habits to a new way, including jointly organizing production groups with both technology and marketing, and using ARDB credit to help expand their businesses.
The ceremony to meet and greet farmers in Kampong Chhnang City, Kampong Chhnang Province was also attended by Her Excellency Born Sophy, Deputy Governor of Kampong Chhnang Province, His Excellency Sun Sovannarith, Governor of Kampong Chhnang Provincial Government, Mr. Touch Lyhuach, Deputy Governor of Kampong Chhnang City, leaders and agricultural officials, local authorities, agricultural officials, and farmers, a total of approximately 200 people.
Dr. Kao Thach said at the ceremony that the visit to farmers this time is to spread information about the Techo Farmers Network Association and the ARDB credit program, which is a bank serving the government’s policy with low interest rates. In particular, Kampong Chhnang province has potential in the agricultural sector, including vegetable cultivation, fish farming, cattle, chicken, duck farming, and diversified farming, which is increasing income for families.
Dr. Dang Khmer: Pheu Thmei considered that improving the livelihood of farmers has been a priority of the Royal Government since the era of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, former Prime Minister, which continued until the 7th term of the Royal Government, under the leadership of Samdech Maha Vajiralongkorn Hun Manet, Prime Minister, which has launched the first phase of the Pentagon Strategy and many other priority policies to promote the agricultural sector and ensure the stability of agricultural prices on the market.
Meanwhile, the delegation stated that after the change in the border trade situation with neighboring countries, the Royal Government has actively intervened to resolve the agricultural product bottleneck and find new markets for farmers. At the same time, some crises have also created opportunities for Cambodia to strengthen its processing capacity and expand its own exports.
Regarding financing, Dr. Kao Thach encouraged local farmers who have production projects that want to process agricultural products to apply for loans from ARDB at reasonable interest rates to expand investment in cultivation, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and small-scale agricultural product processing. and medium.
The main point is that farmers should invest in using net houses and appropriate technology to reduce the risk of climate change and crop diseases. Encouraging farmers to participate in more technical training before expanding investment to ensure quality production and a clear market.
In addition, Dr. Delegate also called on farmers to gather in groups or production communities to increase product volume, quality standards, and bargaining power with the market. The Techo Farmers Network Association will act as a bridge between farmers, markets, financial institutions, and government agencies, as well as a shield to protect the interests of farmers so that Cambodia’s agricultural sector can develop sustainably.
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