Logo of Phnom Penh Post newspaper Phnom Penh Post - Tina offers support to Preah Vihear organic rice co-op

Tina offers support to Preah Vihear organic rice co-op

Content image - Phnom Penh Post
Agriculture minister Dith Tina speaks to members of the Preah Vihear Meanchey Union Agricultural Cooperative in Preah Vihear town on May 25. MAFF

Tina offers support to Preah Vihear organic rice co-op

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina has advised the Preah Vihear Meanchey Union Agricultural Cooperative to play closer attention to value chains.

He suggests that they carefully prepare a plan to promote the sale of their organic rice, with a focus on highlighting its high quality so that they would be competitive in the market.

An agriculture ministry social media post detailed his May 25 visit to the co-op in Pahal commune’s Aekakpheap village of Preah Vihear town.

In addition to his advice regarding a sales plan, he also suggested that they design attractive packaging which clearly showed the trademark and origin of their rice.

He said the co-op should cooperate to place national interest ahead of any other goals, through the strengthening of quality control and supply chains. This way, they would boost exports, increase their income and improve the efficiency and growth of the sector.

He added that the ministry will support the farmers’ efforts to improve production, and recommended that local agricultural authorities familiarise themselves with the most effective production techniques.

On the same day, Tina also met with the leaders and officials of Siem Reap province’s Teuk Vil Agricultural Research Station.

He advised the provincial agriculture department to prepare a provincial agricultural policy in line with the strategies laid out by the ministry.

He also called for closer attention to research and the promotion of high-quality, safe crops, without over-production, noting that this could lead to reduced prices.

MOST VIEWED

  • Five-year-old Hanuman dances his way into hearts of Cambodia

    A young talent from a new-established settlement has emerged, captivating the online world with his mesmerising performances of the traditional Cambodian monkey dance. Roeun Kakada is a five-year-old prodigy who has taken the social media sphere by storm with his exceptional dance skills and dedication

  • Fresh Covid warnings as Thai hospital fills

    A senior health official reminds the public to remain vigilant, as neighbouring countries experience an increase in Covid-19 cases, with the latest surge appearing to be a result of the Omicron XBB.1.5 sub-variant. Or Vandine, secretary of state and spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health,

  • Honda shutters Siem Reap football club

    Japanese football legend Keisuke Honda, the owner of Siem Reap football club Soltilo Angkor FC, has been forced to shut the club down, after it failed to attract sponsorship for the upcoming season. Honda, the former manager of the Cambodia men's national football team, said

  • Hun Sen warns of regional tensions

    ASIA is becoming a dangerous geopolitical hotspot, with several countries announcing that they intend to send naval vessels towards Southeast Asia and on to the South China Sea, warned Prime Minister Hun Sen. “Heated geopolitical issues can easily escalate, namely to war. I am not

  • PM declares ASEAN Para Games open

    The 12th ASEAN Para Games officially kicked off on the evening of June 3 at Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh, with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring fireworks and performances by some of the Kingdom’s most accomplished talents. Tens of thousands of sports fans

  • Waterway job still pending for Kampot tourism port’s opening

    The search is still on for a contractor to expand and deepen the Kampot International Tourism Port’s waterway and deliver additional enhancements allowing safe access for larger vessels, nearly a year after the main construction work on the 4.25ha site was completed on June 30, 2022.