Develop Cambodia's aquaculture feed sector to enhance opportunity for US soybean meal exports for use in
aquaculture feed thru a demonstration "in-pond raceway system" technology. Phase II includes technical assistance to
the aquaculture farmer on increasing pond production and refining feeding protocols, a second feeding trial and farmer
field days to disseminate the results of the two feeding trials (Phase I and II).

1. Demonstrate in-pond raceway technology to increase productivity in freshwater aquaculture systems.
2. Augment soybean meal inclusion and feed use efficiencies in commercial aquaculture through in-pond raceway technology and modern feeding practices.
3. Enhance market linkages for current and future importers of U.S. soy products in Asia.
4. Increase commercial sales of U.S. soy for aquaculture feed utilization in emerging Asian markets.

Activity 1: Provide technical assistance on raceway technology and management to the aquaculture farmer that built the pond in FY20.
Activity 2: Demonstrate the value of using commercial aquaculture feed containing U.S. soybean meal through a feeding trial at the in-pond raceway technology to improve feed use efficiencies and producer net incomes using soy-based pelleted feeds.
Activity 3: Disseminate the feeding trial results from Phase I and II through farmer field days and other events

Update:
During FY21, MSMC approved funding for WISHH to implement three activities in Cambodia to increase the inclusion of U.S. soybean meal in aquaculture feed and introduce In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS) technology:

• Provide technical assistance on raceway technology and management to the aquaculture farmer who built the pond in FY20.
• Demonstrate the value of using commercial aquaculture feed containing U.S. soybean meal through a feeding demonstration at the IPRS to improve feed use efficiencies and producer net incomes using soy-based pelleted feeds.
• Disseminate the feeding demonstration results from Phase I and II through farmer field days and other events.

Two feeding demonstrations starting in late January 2021 using aquaculture feed from Agrimaster, a Cambodian feed
miller that uses U.S. soybean meal in its aquaculture and animal feed formulations.

A non-profit training organization operating a welding shop in Siem Reap built cages for the second location. The welding
shop is receptive to building and selling cages to aquaculture farmers; this will help make IPRS technology more accessible and affordable. This activity continues to be high profile in the Cambodian aquaculture industry, with strong interest from Cambodian government officials.

The overall project goal is to demonstrate the efficacy of IPRS technology to increase commercial U.S. soy exports to
animal feed millers in Cambodia.

Effective soybean marketing and growing existing markets, including within the field of livestock nutrition and developing new markets for Missouri soybeans. This project will increase demand for U.S. soybean meal for use in the aquaculture feed industry in Cambodia. Increased demand for soy leads to greater market outlets for U.S. soy, including soy from Missouri that will increase net incomes and profit opportunities for Missouri soybean farmers. The outcome of the aquaculture feed sector activities could further enhance U.S. soybean export opportunities for Missouri soybean producers by creating additional opportunity to use U.S. soy in commercial aquaculture rations.