AKP Phnom Penh, January 22, 2026 --

A flagship modern agricultural community in Cambodia’s Tram Kak district, Takeo province, has successfully scaled production of cauliflower for commercial markets, marking a significant shift from subsistence monocropping to high-value, diversified farming.

H.E. Khim Finan, Undersecretary of State for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, announced on Thursday that the Tram Kak Modern Agricultural Community has transitioned from producing a single crop to a diversified portfolio of 16 varieties of "safe vegetables."

"When the Ministry first engaged with this region over a year ago, farmers here were almost entirely dependent on curly cabbage," H.E. Khim Finan said. "This led to frequent harvest gluts, which caused market prices to collapse. Today, the community provides a consistent daily supply of high-quality produce under stable, pre-negotiated contracts."

The expansion into cauliflower production is viewed as a milestone for the Royal Government’s "Modern Agricultural Community" initiative. This model aims to professionalise smallholder farming through: Moving away from speculative planting toward demand-driven farming; Reducing vulnerability to price volatility through diversified crop cycles; Utilising net-house farming techniques to ensure "safe vegetable" (pesticide-monitored) standards.

To ensure long-term viability, the community has entered into a formal contract farming agreement with Tropicam Fruit and Vegetable Co., Ltd. Under the terms of the deal, the community will serve as a primary supplier, providing the distributor with a steady volume of produce at fixed, fair-market prices.

This partnership is designed to bridge the gap between rural producers and urban demand, ensuring that Cambodian farmers can compete with imported produce by maintaining consistent quality and supply chains.

By K. Rithy Reak