Cambodia is an
agriculture-based Country with more than 80% of the population relying on
agriculture directly and indirectly. Agriculture has been playing an important
role among other economic pillars, and is treated as the core foundation of
economic development.
For
only the rice sector, we are producing around 10 Million metric tons of paddies every year
within more than 3 million hectares farmland equals approximately 5 billion USD economic value. In
fact, technically we are potentially producing approximately around 20 billion USD
every year if we can manage our resources properly. This does not include other
sectors within the agriculture industry such as highland farming (mangoes,
cashew, rubbers etc.), vegetables, aquaculture, and meats.
Even though agriculture is seen potentially growth, still, there is ignorance of
investment from investment with “High Risk” reasons. Lack of investment leads
to lack of funding, technical assistances and market accessibilities. That is the root cause
of slow development in the agriculture industry.
That
is why AGRIBEE exists. Our aim is to make sure that all players in the
agriculture value chain are well-established and well-equipped with Funding,
Technical Assistances and Market Accessibilities. To make
these agricultural operations functioning well, it is required to have a
facilitator to coordinate the players to conduct the transactions in between
operators of the value chain. It is AGRIBEE ‘s job. And specifically, we are
staying focus to support the farmers to make sure that:
1)
They got enough working capital for the crop cultivation and animal raising.
2)
They got enough technical assistance for their crop cultivation and animal
raising.
3)
They got market-ready for their crops and products.
Last but not least,
thanks so much to all of our investors and stakeholders for trusting and
supporting AGRIBEE for this critical mission.
May
God Bless you!