Pepper Production on the Rise

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Khmer Times/Sok Chan

Cambodian pepper production is projected to increase to more than 10,000 tons next year due to rising demand in both the local and international markets, according to Ministry of Commerce undersecretary of state Chan Tit Ramo.

Mr. Ramo said that pepper had been identified as a priority crop for both export and local consumption, and that this was part of the government’s overall strategy to support agriculture to ensure food security and increase exports. The government is not relying only on the industrial sector for growth, he said.

The Ministry of Commerce is supporting the private sector and farmers so that they can sell their produce in the international market, he said. This support takes several forms, including workshops to raise awareness among farmers about export potential, promoting local produce internationally, facilitating the participation of business at international trade shows, building a national association of pepper producers, and continuing to strengthen public services, including the new online business registration system and certificates of origin, Mr. Ramo said.

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This story is not to be sneezed at ...... or taken with a pinch of salt