Phnom Penh: The Cambodia Agriculture Forum and Exhibition 2025 (CAFE25), described by organizers as the country’s first agricultural event of this scale, is planned for November 13–16, 2025, at the Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh.
The Agriculture Ministry said the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) would lead the event in cooperation with relevant ministries and institutions, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, development partners and private businesses. It aims to promote trade, attract investment and encourage innovation in Cambodia’s agrifood sector.
At an October 3 morning press conference, MAFF Secretary of State ប្រាក់ ដាវីដ described CAFE25 as unprecedented in size and scope for Cambodia’s agrifood sector. It combines a two-day high-level agriculture forum and a four-day exhibition. The opening was planned to be presided over by Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife, or a deputy prime minister representing him, reflecting the government’s attention to agricultural development.
He said the event would connect farmers, producers, processors, traders, investors, policymakers and development partners across agricultural value chains to exchange ideas and explore opportunities in Cambodia’s growing agrifood sector. The two-day forum offers direct contact with government leaders and officials, domestic and foreign investors and agribusiness experts. High-level discussions, in-depth sessions and presentations will address markets and demand, the investment environment, financing, supply chains, logistics and private-sector success stories. Priority products include rice, cashews, rubber, cassava, mangoes, vegetables, fish, pepper and sustainable wood products.
MAFF spokesperson ឃឹម ហ្វីណង់ said the four-day exhibition would feature 400 booths displaying agricultural products, modern machinery, agricultural drones, processing technology, inputs and services. Agribusiness owners, investors and farmers will connect through business matching, hands-on demonstrations and experiences with modern technology, and educational workshops to share knowledge and improve skills.
He added that farmers are central to CAFE25. A visits programme will facilitate attendance by more than 8,000 farmers from across the country, giving businesses an opportunity to engage directly with Cambodian farmers from all regions.
The spokesperson said CAFE25 is more than an exhibition or forum: it is a platform for farmers, processors, traders, investors and policymakers to share ideas, form partnerships and explore lasting cooperation. Follow-up activities will allow participants to maintain contact, engage and work towards a shared vision for Cambodia’s agrifood sector, making the country an attractive regional destination for agrifood trade and investment.
Source: Club of Cambodian Journalists
By ចិន្តា ទីទិ
