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 Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce. The visit, which is supported by the EU, is being held from November 29 to December 2.
Speaking at the opening of the tour on November 29, the agriculture ministry spokesperson Im Rachna stated that the visit was attended by over 50 participants. These included representatives from the agriculture and commerce ministries, the EU, Germany’s international development agency GIZ and 30 media outlets.
Rachna said that the three-night and four-day visit, attended by 40 journalists, was an opportunity to learn about the cashew production chain from planting and harvesting to processing and market potential.
She added that the visit would also provide comprehensive awareness of the agriculture ministry’s efforts to promote production in alignment with the “National Cashew Policy 2022-2027,” issued by the commerce ministry to propel Cambodia to become the ‘Cashew Emperor’.
“The visit is a testament to the close cooperation between all stakeholders, such as the government, businesses and representatives of the media, to enhance the cashew production chain and the EU’s contribution to the sector through clear and accurate means of communication,” she said.
Bryan Fornari, head of cooperation of the EU delegation, noted that the cashew value chain is extremely important, which is why the EU is fostering relationships and collaborating to further promote it in the country.
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Author: Orm Bunthoeurn
Source: The Phnom Penh Post
December 03, 2023
