MAFF Launches FARMBOOK App and Equips Agricultural Officials with Digital Tools.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) has taken a major step toward digital transformation in Cambodia’s agricultural sector. To strengthen data-driven decision-making and improve service delivery, MAFF officially launched the FARMBOOK App – Android, & IOS) distributed digital tablets, and initiated orientation and digital training programs for local agricultural officers. This initiative represents the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize agriculture and ensure that local officials can effectively respond to emerging challenges and opportunities.
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What Is the FARMBOOK App?
The FARMBOOK App is an innovative digital platform created to enhance agricultural data collection, reporting, planning, and decision-making, particularly in rural and remote communities. Designed to serve as a bridge between farmers and government agencies, the app enables commune agricultural officers to gather real-time data, evaluate regional production trends, and support evidence-based agricultural strategies.
The launching ceremony took place at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) and was presided over by Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Distinguished guests included Kong Marry, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF); Igor Driesmans, Ambassador of the European Union to Cambodia; Stefan Messerer, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Cambodia; and more than 1,200 commune agricultural officials.
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What You Need to Know
Minister Dith Tina congratulated newly appointed commune agricultural officers and reminded them of the importance of understanding national agricultural policies to better serve their communities. He highlighted that the digital tools and training would enhance their ability to assist farmers efficiently and improve agricultural outcomes.
“Commune agricultural officers must use these resources with a high sense of responsibility in providing advisory services to farmers in agricultural techniques, marketing, and economics,” Tina said.
The minister also encouraged officers to motivate farmers to form modern agricultural communities that focus on reducing production costs, improving livelihoods, and securing stable market prices.
Regarding the FARMBOOK App, Tina emphasized that the system’s development remains ongoing. MAFF is actively seeking additional funding to expand and upgrade the app to meet Cambodia’s evolving agricultural needs.
The digital training program, according to MAFF, aims to strengthen the capacity of local officials in data analysis and agricultural planning. With this training, officers can identify farmers’ needs, estimate input requirements, assess geographical conditions, and evaluate production volumes at the regional level.
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All collected data will be consolidated at the national level, enabling the government to prepare strategic agricultural plans and implement timely interventions to address sector-wide challenges.