In the area of Divjaka and Lushnja, thanks to the support of the government, several enterprises are developing that develop the activity in the agricultural sector, which are also known in the foreign market for the products they export.

Prime Minister Edi Rama accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Erjon Braçe, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Milva Ekonomi and Mayor of Divjaka Fredi Kokoneshi, during their visit to some of these enterprises, emphasized that the government will support all businesses with funds intend not only to expand, but also to increase the range of products in this field where the potential of the country is great.

One of these companies is the “Albaseed” company, which produces crystal fertilizer for the first time in Albania under the Made in Albania logo. This company not only brings agricultural imputs and seeds, but all tomato and vegetable cultivars are produced and implemented by itself first in its experimental greenhouses that are spread throughout the country.

“We have experimental bases all over Albania, in the villages of Berat, Fier, Shkodra, that do the same work as we do here with our experimental base. Even the removal of input VAT and the support scheme with free oil was very positive. When we came here, this area was planted with alfalfa and wheat, now it is all with watermelons and vegetables”, said the administrator of the “Albaseed” company.

The second visit was made to the company “Alba Agro”, an enterprise of 3 Gjeka brothers, who are strongly expanding their activity with the latest technology, also benefiting from the removal of VAT on the import of machinery and equipment.

“They were supported by the removal of VAT on machinery and equipment, meanwhile they want to increase the investment and for this they are getting ready for another application”, – said the Minister of Economy.

While in the largest complex of greenhouses for the cultivation of seedlings in the Western Balkans, thanks to the passion and thanks to the support of AZHBR, on an area of 3.6 hectares, over 15 million seedlings are produced every year.

This glass greenhouse with modern technology from the Netherlands supplies seedlings not only to the domestic market but also to the foreign market. For its expansion, “Lisar Seedlings” is also supported by the IPARD program, which is financed with EU and Albanian government funds. Josifi, once an English teacher, today is a successful entrepreneur who is continuing with his ambitious projects, such as the construction of an experimental greenhouse with the funds of AZHBR. He was optimistic about the results so far, where the figures have tripled.

Prime Minister Rama and the Minister of Economy said that the ambition to bring agricultural exports to over €1 billion is based precisely on the growth and continuous expansion of such success models.