By Chiep Mony,
VOA Khmer
Original report from Phnom Penh
07 September 2009
Farmers in the eastern province of Stung Treng have begun replacing fruits and nuts, once thought profitable, with old-fashioned rubber. The trees grow well, and government aid is available for their cultivation.
Koh Muon, a 57-year-old farmer in Sre Krasaing commune, said he began planting rubber trees on four hectares of land last year after he was told by Kampong Cham province farmers the trees could earn him more money and the resin could be tapped nearly every day.
He spent about $500 for a hectare of rubber saplings bought from nurseries in Kampong Cham.Ly Phalla, director-general of the Ministry of Agriculture’s rubber department, said rubber trees were planted only in Kampong Cham, Kratie and Rattanakiri provinces in until recently, but they are appearing now Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear. Click to read more...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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