Food Safety Practices in Dairy Farms in Albania

Pranvera Troka – Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Street ‘Paisi Vodica”, 1025, Ko-der-Kamez. Tirana. Albania

Ilir Kapaj – Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness, Street ‘Paisi Vodica”, 1025, Ko-der-Kamez. Tirana. Albania

Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the level of food safety com- pliance 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 aware- ness, 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.

10th International Scientific Conference ERAZ 2024 – Conference Proceedings: KNOWLEDGE BASED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,  hybrid – online, virtually and in person, Lisbon, Portugal, June 6, 2024

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ERAZ.2024

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