Cambodia’s cashew industry is stepping up efforts to improve productivity and climate resilience as the sector seeks to strengthen its position in regional value chains and expand processing capacity amid rising global demand. To support the industry’s growth, the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) on Sunday organised a training programme on “Techniques to Increase Cashew Yields for the New Planting Season,” bringing together cashew farmers and industry stakeholders in Kampong Thom province. According to CAC, the training aimed to help producers prepare for the upcoming production cycle as the industry faces mounting pressure from climate variability, pest outbreaks and rising production costs that could affect output and competitiveness. Speaking at the event, Uon Silot, President the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), highlighted the importance of preparedness and knowledge-sharing as climate risks increasingly affect cashew industry. He encouraged producers to adopt climate-smart practices and strengthen farm management to raise yields and support sustainable sector growth. “The training forms part of CAC’s broader strategy to enhance farmer capability and support the development of a resilient, competitive and higher-value cashew industry in Cambodia, in line with national efforts to expand agro-processing and agricultural exports,” he added. Participants reviewed challenges encountered in the previous season, including delayed field operations caused by limited financing, inappropriate farming practices, pest infestations, unsuitable cultivation conditions and extreme weather events that reduced productivity. Participants also assessed rainfall and temperature forecasts for the July–September period and discussed climate-related impacts on cashew cultivation, crop protection measures, fertiliser planning and monitoring systems for destructive pests. Cambodia is also strengthening its agro-meteorological monitoring system through automated weather stations that collect real-time data every 15 minutes to improve forecasting accuracy and support farmers.