Serey Sophorn:Cambodia The Royal Government of Cambodia has distributed 482.6 tonnes of high-quality rice seeds to nearly 5,000 farming families affected by recent floods in the northwestern Banteay Meanchey province. This initiative aims to rehabilitate agricultural production in the region.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the distribution ceremony took place on Friday afternoon, with H.E. Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, leading the effort on behalf of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet. During the ceremony, held in Banteay Meanchey Province, 4,826 vulnerable households received 100 kilogrammes of rice seeds each. This included 4,621 families in Mongkul Borey district and 205 families in Serey Sophorn city.
Minister Dith Tina conveyed Prime Minister Hun Manet's greetings and expressed sympathy to the affected residents. He emphasized the government's commitment to supporting citizens during natural disasters. The seed distribution is intended to alleviate hardship, support family livelihoods, and enable farmers to resume crop cultivation promptly. Timely agricultural support is crucial to mitigating long-term impacts and ensuring food security in rural communities.
In his remarks, H.E. Dith Tina also expressed gratitude to local authorities for their quick response in evacuating families to safety and delivering emergency relief during the floods.