From Classroom to Farm: Real-World Insights in Livestock and Food Processing
Published: Sep 25, 2024 Reading time: 3 minutesIn Cambodia, we—in partnership with the Department of Vocational Orientation—recently organised a study visit to help students gain a deeper understanding of aquaculture. The visit was carefully designed to give students hands-on learning opportunities by exploring successful businesses and entrepreneurs in the aquaculture sector, focusing on areas such as fish farming, livestock production, and food processing.
A group of 28 enthusiastic students and technical teachers participated in this eye-opening tour.
Among them was Ms. Noun Chin Raksa, a student from the livestock department at Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni General and Technical High School.Raksa shared her excitement about the visit, explaining how it expanded her knowledge beyond what she had learned in school. While her studies had mainly focused on frog breeding, the tour introduced her to other aspects of livestock, such as tilapia fish farming and chicken raising. Raksa was thrilled to witness these practices firsthand and gain practical insights that complement her education. She expressed her eagerness for more opportunities like this to continue developing her skills.
The tour also included students from various fields. Ms. Kavi Veyarika, a first-year food processing student, found the experience especially enlightening. While her classes focused on beverage and bread preparation, the visit gave her valuable insights into modern food processing techniques and machinery. She observed advanced meat processing methods and learned how to standardise bread to meet different sugar levels based on the age of consumers.
This knowledge was insightful for her; the tour inspired her to think more deeply about her food processing techniques and the broader importance of food safety.
Ms. Korng Samphors Phuong, Project Manager of the “Streamlining Aquaculture in Cambodia’s Vocational Education Project”, concluded that the visit provided students and technical teachers with valuable practical knowledge and fostered a deeper appreciation for the aquaculture and food processing sectors.
The hands-on experiences and interactions with industry professionals not only enhanced students' technical abilities but also expanded their vision for future career possibilities.
This activity is conducted in collaboration with the Vocational Orientation Department of MoEYS Cambodia, with financial support from Česká rozvojová agentura - CzechAid and the Czech Embassy Phnom Penh.
