Socfin has invested in Cambodia in 2008. The plantation still on an investment phase because it takes 6 years to have trees ready for harvest. Rubber price have dropped but those prices follow cycles, Socfin in Cambodia has plan to make some profits in year 12 and 13 of production. Regarding the land grabbing problems, some discussions have been made with the local communities and most of the problems come from the fact that people want more money after accepting the offer.

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