Group 1 - The economic structure of Cambodia is undergoing a significant transformation, with the number of farming households decreasing by over 13% in the past decade, from approximately 2.13 million in 2013 to about 1.85 million in 2023 [1] - Agricultural land area has notably increased, with cassava cultivation area rising from 294,000 hectares in 2013 to 420,000 hectares in 2023, and cashew cultivation area increasing from 71,000 hectares to 370,000 hectares [1] - The average land area per farming household has increased from 1.5 hectares in 2013 to 1.7 hectares in 2023, with about 70% of farming households having land areas not exceeding 2 hectares [1] Group 2 - The average age of farmers in Cambodia is reported to be 31.8 years [2] - The irrigation system covers only about 20% of rural areas in Cambodia, indicating a need for improvement in agricultural infrastructure [3] - The 2023 agricultural census involved around 6,000 surveyors across 25 provinces, collecting data on crop cultivation, livestock, poultry, and aquaculture, supported by the FAO [3]
十年减逾27万户 柬农业户数量持续减少
Shang Wu Bu Wang Zhan·2025-05-27 08:44