Food Safety Practices in Dairy Farms in Albania
Food Safety Practices in Dairy Farms in Albania

Author(s): Pranvera Troka, Ilir Kapaj
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Food safety; Food Safety Standards (FSS); Dairy sector; Farmers; Agriculture; Albania
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the level of food safety compliance of dairy farmers, as well as to identify factors that hinder farmers to comply with food safety standards (FSS). This study is focused on the region of Fier, interviewing 76 dairy farmers in selected villages. The results show that 32%, 29% and 39% of farmers are respectively low, medium and high adapters of FSS. Challenges in FSS compliance include lack of farmer awareness, supply chain issues, weak law enforcement, low government support, and poor infrastructure. To improve milk quality at the farm level, farmers require better education through training programs, resolution of supply chain problems, strengthened laws, and improved infrastructure. By addressing these issues, Albania can boost its dairy sector, leading to a more sustainable sector for the future.

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