Albania’s draft 2027 budget allocates around ALL 18 billion to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, a 10% increase on the initial 2026 budget, Agriculture Minister Andis Salla said. Rural development remains the main priority, with ALL 8.4 billion, including ALL 5.3 billion for the national support scheme, up ALL 100 million from its initial 2026 allocation.
In addition, the government plans to invest ALL 4.3 billion in irrigation, drainage and flood protection, a 19.3% increase on 2026. The funding will support canal rehabilitation, modernised pumping stations and protection of agricultural land. Food safety will receive around ALL 3 billion, up 3%, to strengthen inspections, laboratory capacity and product traceability.
Meanwhile, fisheries and aquaculture will receive ALL 727 million, a 25% increase, to modernise the sector and support production and exports. The budget also earmarks ALL 872 million for agricultural advisory services and information. Salla said the government aims to develop 16 improved technology packages and advance agricultural digitalisation, bringing expertise closer to farmers and supporting progress towards European Union standards.
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