Last year, 250 commune agricultural officers were deployed across the Kingdom to support farmers. Agriculture ministry
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has signed a Record of Discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to provide approximately $12 million in grant aid.
The initiative aims to enhance the capacity of commune agricultural officers and support the Kingdom’s farmers as they adapt to climate change.
According to an April 28 KOICA announcement, the grant will fund a project titled “Project of Building an Integrated Agricultural Extension-Education-Research Nexus for Climate Change Adaptation in Cambodia”.
“This project, running from 2025 to 2030, will equip commune agricultural officers with the tools and training needed to assist farmers in adapting to climate change while improving their livelihoods,” it stated.
The project will also foster collaboration among key sectors, including education, research and agricultural extension, and will be implemented at the Royal University of Agriculture.
A signing ceremony for the Record of Discussions was held between Choi Moonjung, KOICA country director, and agriculture minister Dith Tina.
“Commune agricultural officers play a vital role in delivering essential knowledge and agricultural practices to farmers nationwide. Investing in these officers is an investment in the future of Cambodian agriculture,” KOICA explained.
According to the agriculture ministry, in 2025, an additional 1,000 commune agricultural officers will be deployed across the capital and all 24 provinces of Cambodia. 250 officers were deployed in 2024.
