Seed and Organic Fertilizer Distribution Event for Crane Rice Farmers

On June 4, 2025, NatureLife Cambodia (NLC) organized a seed and organic fertilizer distribution event for 142 Crane Rice farmers. The event took place at the Crane Rice storage facility in Koh Chamkar village, Boeung Sala Khang Tboung commune, Kampong Trach district, Kampot province.

The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Prom Pisith, Deputy Director of the Kampot Provincial Department of Environment; Mr. Pin Seyha, Mr. Bou Vorsak, CEO of NatureLife Cambodia, Deputy Governor of Kampong Trach District; the Director of Anlung Pring Protected Landscape; local authorities; representatives from HUSK company; and our NGO partners.

During the event, a total of 14.5 tons of seeds and 38.5 tons of organic fertilizer were distributed to support farming across 188 hectares of Crane Rice paddy fields.

This event also marked the fifth consecutive year of the Crane Rice farming season in the Anlung Pring Protected Landscape. It served as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Crane Rice initiative over the past years, encourage continued participation from farmers and stakeholders, address ongoing farming challenges, and strengthen solidarity among the Crane Rice farming community.

The Crane Rice Project is a collaborative initiative by NatureLife Cambodia (NLC) and the Ministry of Environment (MoE). It aims to promote sustainable agriculture, protect habitats, provide safe food sources for the Sarus Crane, and improve the livelihoods of local communities. In last five years number crane rice farmers was increased from 40 households to 142 households and the size of crane rice fields was increased from 40 hectares to 188 hectares.

We extend our sincere thanks to Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund, CEPF, BirdLife International Asia, and Mandia Nature for their generous financial support of the Crane Rice initiative.