HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01 – Resilient dairy farm development and risk management

We are a family-run dairy farm in northern Albania, owned and developed by two siblings, currently producing approximately 550 litres of raw milk per day. Our main goal is to expand the herd, increase milk production and modernise the farm in a sustainable and economically resilient way.

In a later stage, we plan to establish our own dairy-processing facility for bottled milk, yoghurt and cheese.

A key part of our vision is to bring a new generation of thinking to dairy farming in Albania. As a developing agricultural market, Albania still has significant potential for modernisation, digitalisation, more efficient resource use and stronger local food production. We would like our farm to become an example of how a traditional family farming business can develop into a modern, sustainable and competitive dairy operation.

Under HORIZON-CL6-2027-03-GOVERNANCE-01, we are interested in joining a consortium as a partner representing a real agricultural SME that is actively planning growth and wants to strengthen its ability to manage operational, financial, market, climate and resource-related risks.

We are particularly interested in practical approaches that can help farmers make better decisions, improve planning and resource efficiency, respond to changing costs and market conditions, and prepare more effectively for future expansion and processing activities.

We are looking for experienced Horizon Europe coordinators, research organisations, agricultural advisory bodies, technology providers and other partners developing practical tools, methods or support systems for farmers.

Our contribution would be a real operating dairy farm, practical experience from day-to-day farming and a concrete growth project in a developing European agricultural market. We are motivated to introduce new ideas, modern technologies and sustainable practices that can contribute not only to the development of our own farm, but also demonstrate what modern dairy farming can look like in Albania.