Cambodia has a population of nearly 17 million people^[1]. The country has the majority of its population living in rural regions, with only 25% in urban areas^[2]. Agriculture is a significant source of employment for the country as it assumes 37% of the workforce.^[3] The sector represents 22.2% of the national GDP^[4].

Cambodia is known for its garment sector, which represents 80% of the country's exports and 1/3 of GDP^[5]. But the agricultural sector is also key for its economy as it employs a significant part of the national workforce. However, the agricultural growth has slowed down in the country, and this is attributed to several factors including limited land expansion, slower growth of productivity, limited diversification, price fluctuation, low investment in agro‐processing and effects of natural disaster. Although agriculture is not a national driver of economic growth, it is a crucial source and remains essential for poverty alleviation and vulnerability reduction of livelihood as 75% of the population living in rural areas depend mostly on the sector. In 2014, FAO estimated that the multidimensional poverty headcount stands at 34.9% of the population.^[6] 

The top produced commodities in Cambodia are cassava, rice, maize, and sugar cane^[7]. The country's top export commodities in terms of quantity are rice, banana, natural rubber, molasses, and refined sugar^[8].