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From Deployment to Strengthening the Quality of Agricultural Services to Increase Farmers’ Income
It has been nearly four years since Dr. Yang Saing Koma joined the Royal Government of Cambodia with a mission to contribute to improving farmers’ livelihoods and advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
One of the key areas of this…
MAFF Promotes Practical Solutions to Address Rising Fertilizer Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is supporting farmers nationwide to address rising fertilizer and pesticide costs through practical and cost-effective solutions for the upcoming cropping season starting in May…
The First INAS Steering Committee Meeting: Advancing Nutrition Through Multi-Sector Collaboration
On 9 October 2025, the Innovation for Impact Project (INAS) held its inaugural Steering Committee meeting at Sun Way Hotel. This joint initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries; the Ministry of Health; and the…
Huge Opportunity to Improve the Income of Rice Farmers in Cambodia
Takeo Province, 14 September 2025 – Dr. Yang Saing Koma, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF), met with 14 farmers, 8 Commune Agriculture Officers (CAOs), and a representative of Phum Sa’at…
Proactive or Reactive Approach to Solving Rice Market Problems?
Every harvest season, rice farmers face the same routine problems, namely limited access to markets, price fluctuations, and complaints about low prices and price speculation by some traders as well as loss of income. These issues affect…
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Success Story Tboung Khmum Pepper
When fungal disease swept through pepper farms in Roung Commune after the rains of October 2025, many farmers turned to
chemical fungicides. Among them was 55-year-old Ms. Nut Om from Trapeang Russey village, who had spent years carefully…
Progress of the Commune Agriculture Extension Program Led by Commune Agriculture Officers (CAOs)
Overview
The Commune Agriculture Extension Program continues to strengthen Cambodia’s agricultural extension system, improve farmer livelihoods, and accelerate the transformation of the agricultural sector toward more productive,…
Advancing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) with Biochar and Wood Vinegar
CAOs – An Opportunity for Development Partners for Cooperation In the floodplains of Sdau Commune, Kampong Cham Province, a quiet but powerful transformation is underway. Spearheaded by the native Commune Agricultural Officer (CAO) Tho…
Good Rice Farming Principles and Practices (Sre Laar System, SLS)
By Yang Saing Koma, MAFF Cambodia (Improved Version, April 2026)
ysaingkoma@gmail.com
Introduction
The Sre Laar System (SLS), or System of Good Rice Farming, consists of principles and practices adapted from the System of Rice…
Varietal Pure Seeds
Nokor Pheas commune is located 45 km from Siem Reap and has strong potential for fragrant rice production. But the local smallholder systems have specific structural challenges. Agricultural production is driven rather out of necessity than…