Albania presented the new Agricultural Excellence Center at the “Mihal Shahini” vocational school in Cërrik. The project aims to turn the school into a modern hub for education, training, and innovation.

The initiative was developed with support from MASHAV and an Israeli expert team.

Agriculture Minister Andis Salla attended the event. He called the project an important step toward modernizing Albanian agriculture.

Salla said the center will strengthen ties between vocational education and practical fieldwork.

“This project serves students, teachers, and local farmers. It brings technology and innovation into agriculture,” Salla said.

He added that the government continues to invest in irrigation, drainage systems, modern technology, and digital services for farmers.

Salla announced that Albania will soon launch a new digital agriculture package. Farmers will gain real-time access to information through smart sensors and applications.

The new system will help farmers improve irrigation, fertilization, and production management.

Salla also highlighted expanded financial support for farmers. The government plans to increase sovereign guarantees and other support instruments.

He stressed the importance of cooperation with local government units to improve agricultural collection and trading systems.

The Cërrik project includes modern greenhouses, advanced equipment, and automated irrigation systems. Officials expect the center to become a model for Albanian agriculture and a training reference point for farmers and young people across the country.

Salla said the initiative will boost the competitiveness of Albania’s agricultural sector and strengthen cooperation with Israel in innovation and rural development.

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