Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, employing approximately 75% of the population. Women play a central role in this sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the agricultural workforce, particularly in farm management and animal husbandry. This strong presence of women in agriculture is reflected at the community level through women-led cooperatives such as the Cheab […]
Background Since 2021, the Farmer and Water Net (FWN) has been helping Farmer and Water User Communities (FWUCs) in Cambodia move beyond their traditional roles and explore new opportunities to earn additional income. While FWUCs mainly focus on maintaining irrigation schemes, operating water systems, and collecting irrigation service fees, the APFP-FO4A program opened a pathway […]
Background Chheang Chheat, 20, is a rice farmer from Thlok village, Speu Ka commune, Baphnom district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia, living with his parents. The youngest of four siblings (three sisters and one brother), Chheat has been industrious from a young age, helping with rice farming since he was 10 years old. He left school […]