Minister Denaj announced that the framework agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and
FAO is based on a program, which until 2026 will support the sector with 7.5 million dollars, introducing in agriculture innovative solutions that promote the sustainable economic development, which is environmentally friendly and socially inclusive in rural areas of the country.
Minister Denaj emphasized that one of the crops that will be supported is the Tropoja chestnut, with the aim of building a geographical brand of quality.

“For chestnut growers in Tropoja, we will start implementing a project on the ground with the objective of building a functional value chain that impacts all steps such as protection from pests, harvesting, storage, processing and marketing of chestnuts with the aim of building a geographical brand of quality, ” said the minister.
She also talked about a structured plan to strengthen three other core products in the value chain.

“We have a detailed plan for strengthening three other essential products in the value chain: medicinal plants in Delvina, honey in Dibra and saffron in Shkodër. I am confident about the road ahead and I believe that, together with FAO, we will build a more stable future for Albanian producers,” Minister Denaj said.
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