The Economy of Cambodia
Farming, Rice and Rural Life
Most Cambodians still live in rural areas, growing rice and increasingly other crops like cassava, cashew and rubber, and exporting milled rice.
Farming remains widespread.
Rice
The staple crop, with growing exports of milled rice.
Other crops
Cassava, cashew nuts, rubber, pepper and bananas.
Constraints
Small plots, irrigation gaps and vulnerability to floods and droughts.
Land
Land disputes and evictions have affected rural families.
Fragrant rice
Cambodia's fragrant rice has won international awards.
Ignoring land conflicts in rural policy
They affect livelihoods.
Key takeaways
- Rice is the staple and an export.
- Other crops are growing.
- Small plots limit income.
- Land disputes are a concern.
No recording for this one yet - EconReader can read it aloud for you.