Farmers receive assistance for 2026 National Support Scheme applications

TIRANA, May 28 – Farmers across Albania receive assistance for applications under the 2026 National Support Scheme. Staff work at offices of the Agricultural and Rural Extension Agency (AREB) and Agropoints and guide farmers through applications on the e-Albania portal.

Meanwhile, Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla called on farmers to apply for financial support. He described the scheme as an opportunity to support production, investment and sustainable agricultural development.

Applications opened on May 25 and will remain open until June 26. Farmers apply through the e-Albania online portal. At the same time, the process requires no supporting documents and no fee.

The 2026 National Support Scheme includes 12 measures. Authorities split them into direct support measures and investment measures. Direct measures cover registered cattle herds, registered sheep and goat herds, beekeeping, biological control in greenhouses, organic farms, Global G.A.P certification, support for cultivated areas and fish restocking in inland waters.

In addition, investment measures support young farmers, construction and reconstruction of mountain shelters, and agricultural mechanisation. The Agriculture Ministry said the scheme aims to increase sector competitiveness. It also aims to encourage farm investment. It further aims to improve production capacities and agricultural standards in Albania.

/a.p./

The post Farmers receive assistance for 2026 National Support Scheme applications appeared first on RTSH English.

Original post Here

News
Southern road linking Tirana, Durrës and the coast advances

Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi announced progress on the Kombinat–Ndroq–Plepa road, a southern alternative route from Tirana towards Durrës and the coast. The Albanian Road Authority has completed the first 5-kilometre section to Peza and formally taken it over. It has also finalised the contract for the next 9 …

News
Agriculture Ministry signs cooperation agreement with Elbasan University

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development signed a cooperation agreement today with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan. The agreement aims to connect academic knowledge with the needs of agriculture and rural development. Agriculture Minister Andis Salla and university rector Prof. Dr. Elvora Fetahu signed the agreement. Salla said the …

News
Proposed law expands powers over seized and confiscated assets

The Parliamentary Committee on Internal Affairs and Defence reviewed proposed amendments to the law on managing seized and confiscated assets. Deputy Interior Minister Xhemal Qefalia presented the bill. The amendments would extend management rules to assets seized or confiscated by central and local government bodies, including illegal buildings. They would …