TIRANA, February 2/ATA/ Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla held a meeting today with farmers from Dibra, Klos, Mati and Bulqiza, in the framework of drafting the 2026 National Scheme.
During the conversation, the farmers made their concrete suggestions and expressed their needs, with the aim of directing financial support towards sectors where there is a desperate need.
Minister Salla emphasized that there will be a record-high level of support for agriculture, which will be fully available to farmers, but will require commitment, application and cooperation in groups, as part of the process of formalizing the sector.
He said that the support will be given through direct subsidies, grant schemes, state guarantees of up to 70 percent and VAT compensation for all farmers, for every product sold from January 1, 2026 onwards.
According to the minister, the hearing of the farmers is essential for building a clear picture of the challenges and potentials of agriculture, in order to create a more efficient and comprehensive scheme.
Earlier in the day, Minister Salla, together with the Socialist Party MP Ogerta Manastirliu held a meeting in Baldushk with farmers of Tirana region. During this meeting, there were discussed on the suggestions and needs of farmers for addressing and using financial support as efficiently as possible.
The minister noted that the National Scheme 2026 is being drafted on the basis of the direct contribution of the farmers, with the aim of increasing the competitiveness of “Made in Albania” products and building a more sustainable agriculture, in line with the long-term vision “Agriculture 2030”. /gj.m/j.p/p.s./
