AKP Phnom Penh, October 23, 2026 —

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries kicked off today the Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2026 (CAFE26), a flagship agribusiness forum showcasing innovation, attract investment and strengthen partnerships across the agrifood sector.

Running from Oct. 23 to 25 at Phnom Penh’s Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event unite global investors, agribusiness leaders, policymakers, innovators, and producers to exchange ideas, forge strategic partnerships, and unlock new business opportunities.

From high-level investment forums to bustling exhibition halls, CAFE26 is where capital, innovation, and opportunity meet to shape the future of Cambodia’s agrifood sector.

Discussions focused on expanding international participation, strengthening public‑private partnerships and promoting Cambodia as a destination for agricultural investment and innovation.

Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) under the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the event will spotlight nine priority commodities, promote strategic alliances, and create direct links to new markets across ASEAN and beyond.

The Ministry said CAFE is not only an exhibition but also a platform for innovation, partnership‑building and enhancing competitiveness in domestic and international markets.

Agriculture contributed 16 percent to GDP in 2025, with export revenue rising 7.3 percent to US$6.46 billion.

Key exports included rice, rubber, cassava, cashew nuts, mangoes, pepper, bananas and durian.

By Sum Kosal