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Baladna project: first American cows to arrive in November 2026 for Algeria's powdered milk production
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The Baladna project, central to Algeria's food security ambitions, has entered a concrete phase with the official signing of the second phase of implementation contracts on April 23, 2026. This event took place at the "Abdelatif Rahal" International Conference Center, supervised by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Yacine El Mahdi Oualid. This new series of agreements, totaling over $635 million, was concluded with several Algerian and international partners specializing in services, construction, and livestock. The focus is primarily on the agricultural and industrial hub in the Adrar wilaya, aimed at massive powdered milk production. The director of "Baladna Algeria" emphasized that this second package of contracts is a "pivotal step," preparing the ground for livestock establishment and the deployment of actual production capacities. These agreements cover civil engineering, earthworks, irrigation system installation, construction of a concrete plant, as well as accommodation infrastructure and logistical support services. A key announcement was the acquisition of livestock, with the dairy cow import program officially launching in November 2026. An exceptional logistical operation will be deployed: an airlift spanning ten months will transport 30,000 cows via 109 regular flights, with 300 animals per trip. These animals, selected according to stringent genetic and sanitary standards, will originate from nine different American states. The objective is to
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