Kandal: Dr. Kao Thach, CEO of ARDB Bank and President of the Techo Farmers Network Association, and colleagues on Saturday, May 16, 2026, presided over a meeting and greeting ceremony with farmers in Koh Thom district, Kandal province.
The program was also attended by Mr. Chhe Vandy, Governor of Koh Thom District, the commune head, and commune agricultural officials, including about 500 farmers.
Dr. Kao Thach He said on the occasion that the main purpose of today’s meeting is to introduce the Techo Farmers Network Association to Cambodian farmers and the agricultural sector, who are currently affected by the war in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine.
Dr. Kao Thach He emphasized that the agricultural sector in the global context, which is being affected by the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, is not only affected in Cambodia, but it is affected throughout the world. The doctor explained that the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have pushed up the prices of fuel, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals, which do not take into account the rising prices of food in the world and in Cambodia.
The doctor added that the mention of the two crises above I want to inform the farmers in Koh Thom district to be prepared to find solutions in advance.
At the same time, the doctor also mentioned that the agricultural sector is not a priority sector of the government that is currently paying high attention to This sector is the most important sector and has been practiced since the Angkor period because it is a strong economic pillar and there is much evidence in the Angkor region.
At this point, the doctor said that whether in the Angkor period or today, the agricultural sector and farmers have always lived together and cannot be separated from each other, which shows that It is a fact and cannot be denied.
On that occasion, the doctor explained to the farmers that the issue of low-cost agriculture, which is a challenge, is a great opportunity for the agricultural sector to increase production to supply domestically instead of importing, while the world is facing a shortage of food due to natural disasters. The price of fuel and fertilizer has increased, making the cost of production in the agricultural sector also high.
At the same time, Dr. gave instructions and encouraged farmers to come together to produce natural fertilizers and compost themselves in the community to ensure the quality and safety of local products for consumers. If farmers do not know about production, they can search on YouTube for the production procedure. At this point, the doctor considers it a “world library” where farmers can find a lot of information.
In addition, Dr. Dang also recommended that farming and cultivating all kinds of crops, regardless of the original production cost per unit, for example, how many riels does it cost to produce 1 kilogram of rice so that we can make a profit. This is said to turn you into an entrepreneurial farmer.
At the same time, the representative called on farmers to join the Techo Farmers Network Association, which was established to serve farmers. The association will serve as: (1) a shield or umbrella for farmers, collectively participating in protecting the rights and legality of farmers or protecting them from abuse and exploitation of farmers, and (2) the association will serve as a bridge for farmers to walk or connect to other opportunities, such as opportunities to obtain technical and market information, especially as a bridge to connect the voices of farmers to competent institutions or national and international communities, which must not leave the voices of any farmer behind.
In finding a solution to the problem of capital for agricultural activities of farmers in Koh Thom district who do not have collateral, His Excellency Dr. also mentioned the Rural and Agricultural Development Bank as a good option for farmers who do not yet have any local banks like because it has created a tripartite To solve the problem of agricultural products being produced and marketed at a reasonable price.
Please note that the Techo Farmers Network Association was established with the aim of participating in the development of agriculture and rural economy by promoting agricultural productivity, participating in coordinating agricultural and agribusiness diversification by providing technical services, promoting agricultural products, and providing agricultural product marketing information.
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