Across Cambodia, small-scale farmers are finding new opportunities through stronger farmer organizations, collective enterprises, and improved access to markets and resources. Through the Asia-Pacific Farmers Programme – Farmers’ Organisations for Asia (APFP-FO4A), the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN), together with Farmer and Water Net Association, Farmer Promoting Family Agricultural Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC), Cambodian […]
In the village of Thlork Vien, Samaki Meanchey District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia a small dream began to grow. In 2019, with the guidance of the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN) and support from local authorities, seven farmers came together to form an organic vegetable producers group, with the goal to produce healthier crops, […]
For many agricultural cooperatives, accessing capital is only part of the challenge. Knowing how to use that capital effectively—and having a clear plan for growing the business—can make all the difference. In Cambodia, the Facilitation Association of Economy for Cooperatives (FAEC-Cambodia) is helping agricultural cooperatives strengthen their businesses by putting planning at the centre of […]
For agricultural cooperatives, access to capital can make the difference between simply serving farmers and building a sustainable business that can grow with them. In Cambodia, the Federation of Farmer Promoting Family Agricultural Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC) has been supporting agricultural cooperatives to strengthen their skills in business planning, financial management, and marketing. Through the […]
Across rural communities, access to water is only one part of the equation for improving farmers’ livelihoods. Equally important is the ability to organize, plan, and engage in viable economic activities. This is the approach taken by the Farmer and Water Net Association (FWN), which has been working to empower farmer groups in Cambodia through […]
This case study documents the journey of Ham Samboeun, a young woman farmer from the conflict?affected Samlot district of Battambang province, Cambodia. From a childhood marked by poverty, loss, and migration, she emerged as a successful agripreneur and was elected President of the Samras Kampong Lapov Agricultural Cooperative (SKLAC). Her experience illustrates how grassroots cooperative […]
At the Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers (CFAP-Cambodia), the vision is clear: farmers should not struggle alone in the marketplace. According to Sotha Sok, Chief Executive Officer of CFAP-Cambodia, their focus has been on connecting farmers to stable and reliable markets through agricultural contracts, linking cooperatives directly with companies and large buyers. By […]
The Federation of Cambodian Farmer Organizations for Development (FCFD) has been at the forefront of supporting farmers and cooperatives across Cambodia. With support from the APFP-FO4A program, FCFD has focused on strengthening farmer organizations by building their capacity, providing training in record management, business plan preparation, and the formation of producer groups, as well as […]
