Current Use of Pesticides in the Agricultural Products of Cambodia

Lack of law enforcement to farmers especially those who greatly depend on using pesticides created a big challenge for pesticide management in Cambodia; banned and restricted pesticides are widely available in the local markets. Counterfeit and illegal pesticide products are often found in unregistered pesticide shops/retailers. To fight against these challenges Cambodia shall take priority actions: improve border inspection on circulation of pesticides, and strengthening pesticide management law.

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Title Current Use of Pesticides in the Agricultural Products of Cambodia
Description Lack of law enforcement to farmers especially those who greatly depend on using pesticides created a big challenge for pesticide management in Cambodia; banned and restricted pesticides are widely available in the local markets. Counterfeit and illegal pesticide products are often found in unregistered pesticide shops/retailers. To fight against these challenges Cambodia shall take priority actions: improve border inspection on circulation of pesticides, and strengthening pesticide management law.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Bio-pesticide
  • Food safety
  • Environmental protection
  • Grassland
Contributing organisations MAFF
Author Visarto Preap and Kang Sareth
Year 0
Type of document Factsheet
Language English
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Country Cambodia
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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