TIRANA, December 18/ATA/ The new livestock and olive oil market in Mallakastra is a concrete support for the local farmers in the area to promote the trade of agricultural products.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla stated that this market represents a missing link and a necessary step to connect local production with the consumer, under appropriate trading conditions.
According to the minister, this market is a guarantee for “Made in Albania” products, especially in the threshold of Christmas and New Year holidays, through offering concrete support to local farmers and producers.
He emphasized that the initiative sends a crystal clear signal that with more organization, mechanization and institutional support, Albanian production can grow and compete worthily in European markets.
Farmer Xhavai Avdia, engaged in raising turkeys, stated that the livestock market is a great help for farmers because it provides appropriate trading conditions and standards.
For his part, Ilir Sula, a producer of olive oil and medicinal herbs, highlighted the significance of the market for both domestic trade and the promotion of exports.
He stressed that Albanian products are preferred in foreign markets.
“Two years ago we were exporting to Italy, while today we are exporting to North Macedonia. If we get mechanized further, we can compete in international markets,” said Sula, positively assessing the impact of the new market for development of the agricultural sector. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./
