Where is rice grown in Cambodia?
Cambodia’s cultivated rice land can be divided into three areas. The first and richest (producing more than one ton of rice per hectare) covers the area of the Tonle Sap Basin and the provinces of Batdambang, Kampong Thum, Kampong Cham, Kandal, Prey Veng, and Svay Rieng.
Where is the most rice produced?
Leading countries based on the production of milled rice in 2019/2020 (in million metric tons)*
| Characteristic | Production in million metric tons |
|---|---|
| China | 146.73 |
| India | 118.87 |
| Indonesia | 34.7 |
| Bangladesh | 35.85 |
What is the most profitable crops produced in Cambodia?
Vegetables were the most profitable crops to produce in Cambodia. They were followed by cassava, maize, dry season rice, and wet season rice.
Where does Cambodia get their food from?
Rice makes up half of Cambodia’s agricultural GDP. Cambodia is one of the top 10 rice exporters in the world – exported 620,000 tons in 2019. Only 70% of Cambodia’s vegetable and fruit demand is produced locally; the rest are imported, mainly from Thailand and Vietnam.
What is the best rice in the world?
In an annual competition that pitches kernel against kernel to be named World’s Best Rice, Thailand’s Khao hom mali (jasmine rice) has taken the top spot.
Which country has the best rice in the world?
For the third straight year, the World Rice Conference has voted Cambodian rice as the world’s best. This year Cambodia shares the award with Thailand.
How much does agriculture contribute to GDP in Cambodia?
In 2020, the share of agriculture in Cambodia’s gross domestic product was 22.84 percent, industry contributed approximately 34.67 percent and the services sector contributed about 36.21 percent.