Cambodian cattle farmers concerned by falling prices, illegal imports

A cow farm in Banteay Meanchey province. - VENG SAKHON VIA FB

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): A large number of cattle raisers have complained that cow prices have fallen and not many traders have been buying cows for more than a month. A local livestock raising association has suggested that falling prices may be due to an increase in meat imports from neighbouring countries.

Em Phall, a farmer who raises cattle in Samrong commune of Kampong Cham province’s Prey Chhor district, said on Aug 20 that since before the July 23 general election, live cattle prices have fallen remarkably compared to the beginning of the year.