Kim Ngov

Grower and Public Officer,
The Australian Cambodian Growers Association of NSW

Kim Ngov is a dedicated vegetable grower based in Kemps Creek, NSW, with over 18 years of on-farm experience at Wedderburn, NSW and a family farming legacy that spans more than three decades. He grows a diverse range of crops, including cherry tomatoes, snake beans, long chilies, zucchini, and basil in protected cropping.

With a background in Environmental Sciences and Management from the University of Western Sydney, Kim is passionate about sustainable farming. He has previously partnered with the Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection project to trial and adopt practices such as cover cropping as alternative to plastic mulch, aiming to improve soil health, weed suppression and reduce environmental impact.

Kim is also the Public Officer of the Australian Cambodian Growers Association of NSW, where he supports and mentors approximately 30 Cambodian growers, helping build skills and resilience across the community. He is actively involved in industry networks, including VegNET NSW, working to advance innovation and collaboration among vegetable producers.