柬埔寨土壤退化每年损失6.77亿 农业投资亟需转型

[来源: CIR] [分类提示: NEWS] 标题: Cambodia Agribusinesses Urged To Invest In Soil Health As Study Shows Higher Yields And Profits Cambodia Investment Review Business leaders, agricultural experts and policymakers gathered in Phnom Penh this week to examine the growing economic impact of soil degradation on Cambodia’s agricultural sector, with industry representatives warning that declining soil health is increasingly threatening farm profitability, productivity and long-term competitiveness. The discussion took place during the “Healthy Soil: Investing in Cambodia’s Agricultural Future” workshop, hosted by EuroCham Cambodia’s Agribusiness Committee in partnership with Swisscontact in Cambodia and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture (ISA2). Speakers highlighted research showing that approximately 42% of Cambodia’s land is affected by medium to severe degradation, driven by factors including deforestation, continuous monocropping and unsustainable farming practices. According to data presented at the event, the economic cost of soil degradation is estimated at approximately $677 million annually. A major business challenge for the agricultural sector Dr. Daniel Nugraha, Country Director of Swisscontact in Cambodia, said deteriorating soil quality has become a major business challenge for the agricultural sector as farmers increasingly rely on larger volumes of synthetic fertilisers and other inputs to maintain production levels. Read More: ABA Bank Becomes Key Investor in Cambodia’s First-Ever Agricultur