Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries 

Mission

Missions for leading and management of the agriculture sector in the Kingdom of Cambodia have been given to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries by the Royal Government of Cambodia.

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall bear the functions and obligations as follows:

·         Organize and operate the development policies in the agriculture sector which are aimed at the improvement of the living standards of the population

·         Participate in the preparation of the land reform and utilization policies;

·         Direct and establish the agriculture sector development plans;

·         Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of policies and activities for development of agriculture;

·         Monitor and manage natural resources of the agriculture sector and facilitate activities of exploitation on these resources to meet domestic demands with respect to the stability of the ecological system;

·         Enact legislation and regulations on the management, maintain and protect the natural resources of the agriculture sector and monitor its implementation;

·         Evaluate and develop human resources for participation in the development of agriculture while promoting technical skills and knowledge and make effective use of these human resources;

·         Give necessary support and advise to the farmers on technologies to improve production and increase productivity;

·         Set up principles and monitor implementation to enhance and improve the process of concerned professional organizations and associations involved in the agriculture sector;

·         Conduct research, study and extension of agricultural technology, science and economics for all sub-sectors;

·         Advise on agricultural land development, soil quality improvement and appropriate utilization of land, seeds, breeds, fertilizer, chemicals to the conditions of geography and regional climate. This leads to ensuring an increased high yield and maintaining the balance of the natural environment;

·         Coordinate and cooperate with internal and external organizations, non-governmental organizations for the development of the agriculture sector;

·         Participate in enhancing and acceleration of investment, export of food and agricultural products;

·         Participate and implement the activities related to Mekong Basin in accordance with the rule and functions of the Ministry;

·         Participate in the establishment of pricing policies and search out the markets for agricultural products;

·         Collect revenue from the national budget or collaborate with the Ministry of Economy and Finance for revenue collection

·         Implement other activities to be given by the Royal Government.