Algeria is set to launch one of the most ambitious dairy production projects in the world, entrusting German engineering firm GEA with the construction of what is being described as the largest integrated dairy facility ever developed.
The move is a major stride in Algeria’s food security policy, as reported by Algerie360.
The project stems from a strategic partnership between Algeria and Qatari agricultural giant Baladna.
Located in the vast Adrar region in the southwest of the country, the facility will span a staggering 117,000 hectares and ultimately house around 270,000 cows. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Designed to produce 100,000 tons of milk powder annually, the mega facility aims to drastically reduce Algeria’s reliance on imported dairy products.
The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to boost food self-sufficiency, an increasingly urgent priority in a world grappling with volatile supply chains and rising global demand.
The selection of Germany’s GEA Group, known for its advanced food processing technologies, signals Algeria’s intent to meet the highest international standards in agro-industrial development.
The collaboration is expected not only to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure but also to facilitate critical knowledge and skills transfer.
This dairy venture aligns with Algeria’s wider economic agenda to promote investment in its Saharan territories, leveraging international expertise to unlock the region’s potential.
Authorities believe that productive mega-projects like this one could help transform the country’s southern provinces into engines of economic growth.
As construction preparations begin, the eyes of the region—and the global dairy industry—will be closely watching this landmark collaboration unfold.
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