Baladna and the Algerian government are advancing a massive US$3.5 billion integrated dairy project aimed at strengthening domestic milk production and reducing reliance on imports, marking one of the largest dairy investments in the region. The project is designed to develop a fully integrated value chain, including large-scale dairy farming, milk processing facilities, feed production, and supporting infrastructure.
The initiative will involve the development of extensive agricultural land to produce fodder, alongside the establishment of modern dairy farms housing tens of thousands of cows, significantly boosting Algeria’s local milk output capacity. The project also includes advanced processing plants to produce a range of dairy products, aligning with national goals to improve food security and self-sufficiency.
This collaboration reflects Algeria’s strategy to reduce its dependence on imported milk powder, which has long placed pressure on government budgets, while leveraging Baladna’s expertise in building large-scale desert dairy operations. The investment is expected to create employment opportunities, enhance supply chain efficiency, and introduce modern dairy technologies into the local sector.
The development underscores a broader regional trend of scaling up domestic dairy production through strategic international partnerships, as countries seek to secure food systems and mitigate global supply risks amid increasing volatility in agricultural markets.
Source: Dairynews7x7 4 April, 2026 Read full article here
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