Background
On 5 March 2026, H.E. Man Sokry, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, chaired a meeting to discuss production planning for forest plantations and dairy cow farming in Kampong Chhnang province.
The meeting took place at the Ministry’s headquarters and included participation from H.E. Kao Phal, H.E. Pheng Kimsrun (Undersecretaries of State), senior directors of the General Department of Agriculture and the General Department of Animal Health and Production, forestry administration officials, and representatives of interested private companies.
Scope of Application
The meeting focused on development planning for the forest plantation area located in Samaki Mean Chey district, Kampong Chhnang province. This covers both forestry plantation for pulpwood and dairy cow farming activities.
Represented companies included D.P. Agriculture Co., Ltd., Perpetual Green Development (Cambodia) Co., Ltd, and CPFM Dairy & Food Co., Ltd. These firms intend to invest in the designated plantation site within the district.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Ministry aims to develop approximately 800 hectares of plantation land in the area to meet rising local demand for dairy products and support forestry production.
The meeting resolved to encourage private sector participation and facilitate investment cooperation with the Ministry to support development of dairy farming and forestry plantations at the site.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The engagement signals the Ministry’s openness to investor involvement in agricultural land development projects focusing on forestry and dairy sectors.
Potential investors and companies seeking to participate in such agricultural production expansion should coordinate with the Ministry for land use planning and project implementation support.
Official Source
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Facebook post, 5 March 2026
