In the past, Num Sohkea of Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia raised chickens but she failed a couple of times because she was not equipped with proper skills in raising chickens. And then she joined the Kraing Leav Agricultural Cooperative where she received training on chicken farming. Using her newfound knowledge, she started raising chickens again. This time, it became easier for her to sell chickens because the cooperative helps their members assure buyers. Sokhea’s sales also increased since the cooperative offers a better price compared to what the middlemen used to offer her. She sells chickens three times a month and can earn at least KHR 3,000,000 (USD 750) per month. She uses this to purchase chicken feed and takes home KHR 500,000 (USD 125) as income. Sokhea enjoys what she does for a living and even plans to expand her chicken farm.
Soy Sorn is a member of Boeung Leach Sambophal Agricultural Cooperative, also based in Kampong Chnnang Province. He also received training on chicken farming techniques from his cooperative. After applying his learnings, the death rate of chickens he is raising has been reduced, and consequently, his sales have increased. Now, he earns around KHR 600,000 (USD 150) per month. He used to be so worried about his life, but now, when he needs something, he can just sell some of his chickens for a good price. In Cambodia, agricultural cooperatives have been helping smallholder farmers improve their livelihood by providing training courses, securing the market, and even providing cash assistance for those in need.
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