PM praises the progress of modern agricultural communities, plans on-site inspection
PM praises the progress of modern agricultural communities, plans on-site inspection
Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the Modern Agriculture Community under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) and expressed a desire to conduct an on-site inspection.
He said this on Tuesday during the 7th Cambodia Rice Forum in Phnom Penh under the theme, ‘Transforming the Cambodia Rice Supply Chain to be Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable’.
“Regarding the development of the modern agricultural community, I have observed the process and seen the Ministry of Agriculture promote and test various methods. One day, I would like to personally inspect the construction of net houses and assess how we can further improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our initiatives,” the premier underscored.
Mr Hun Manet added that this policy has been actively implemented, supported by a $100 million financing programme for agricultural balance through the Rural Development Bank and the Ministry of Agriculture. Since March this year, the project commenced with an initial budget of $40 million, already achieving $28 million in targets, with additional funding planned for the upcoming rainy season harvest.
The premier further noted that, so far, the development of modern agricultural communities has expanded to nearly 2,000 hectares in the first phase, and there are plans for continued growth. Although the investment is substantial, the long-term benefits make it worthwhile.
Premier Hun Manet also mentioned that the government has been promoting the development of irrigation systems, including the construction of dams and canals. He announced that in November, a new dam will be inaugurated in Mondulkiri province, with a capacity to store about 1.2 million cubic metres of water, which will benefit local farmers through improved irrigation systems.
