- An investment exceeding $3.5 billion to support local milk powder production
- Target production of about 200 thousand tons of milk powder annually
- The project aims to cover about 50% of Algeria’s needs and reduce the import bill
“Baladna Algeria” Company continues its preparations to receive dairy cows imported from the United States of America, with the expected start of air freight operations approaching next November, within the framework of the second phase of its integrated project for the production of powdered milk, whose contracts value amount to more than 635 million dollars within a total investment estimated at 3.5 billion dollars..
The ongoing preparations at Adrar Airport include field simulations, logistical preparations, and coordination operations with various parties, with the aim of ensuring that the herds are received in appropriate conditions, according to what the company announced.
“Our Country” intends to transfer 30 thousand dairy cows from nine American states Through 109 flights over a period of 10 months, starting in November 2026, as part of a plan to form the nucleus of a total herd estimated at approximately 270,000 cows of the Holstein Friesian breed.
The success of the project, according to what was reported by the agricultural expert, Ali Boukhalfa, is linked to… A previous statement to “Shorouk Online”By adapting the imported breeds to desert climatic conditions, providing rich green fodder and sufficient water, in addition to adopting a modern system of hygiene and health follow-up to ensure the productivity and safety of the herd.
The project aims to produce about 200,000 tons of powdered milk annually when it reaches its maximum capacity, which could cover about 50% of national needs, at a time when Algeria imports about 400,000 tons annually of this substance, which gives it direct economic importance in reducing the import bill and enhancing food security.
The second phase includes completing civil works, building a concrete factory, providing accommodation and services, in addition to a cow import program, paving the way for the transition to the actual production stage.
The project extends over an area of 117 thousand hectares as part of a partnership between the “Baladna” company and the Algerian government represented by the National Investment Fund, and is based on an integrated production chain that begins with growing fodder and raising cows, all the way to producing milk and converting it to milk powder.
The expert also indicated that the project may contribute to… Creating thousands of jobs Direct and seasonal activities in the agriculture, industry, transportation, and services sectors, as well as developing local expertise related to animal production and food industries.
