On the heels of the landmark $3.5 billion mega-farm in Adrar, the world's largest integrated dairy facility, set to house 270,000 cows and cover half of Algeria's powdered milk needs, Qatar’s Baladna is preparing a second major expansion. The move underscores Algeria's aggressive drive toward food self-sufficiency and livestock infrastructure.

Qatar’s dairy leader Baladna is examining a new investment project in Algeria, further expanding its strategic presence in North Africa. Speaking at the 9th World Investment Forum in Doha, Omar Rekkache, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), confirmed that preparations for this additional project are currently underway.

This new initiative builds upon the monumental $3.5 billion joint venture between Baladna (51%) and Algeria's National Investment Fund (49%). Located in Adrar, this mega-farm represents the world's largest integrated dairy operation, spanning 117,000 hectares across three hubs that combine fodder cultivation, cattle breeding, and milk processing. Designed to house 270,000 cows and generate 1.7 billion liters of milk annually, the complex aims to meet 50% of Algeria’s powdered milk demand, supply red meat locally, and slash the national import bill by $1.5 billion while creating 5,000 jobs.

Baladna and the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture formalizing the landmark $3.5B framework agreement in April 2024 to establish a 270,000-cow mega-dairy complex.

Meanwhile, the technical foundation is taking shape. German engineering giant GEA secured a €140–170 million contract to supply end-to-end processing technologies and milking equipment. Construction begins in early 2026, with initial milk powder production slated for late 2027. These expanding mega-dairy operations are expected to drive massive regional demand for feed formulation, grain storage, and processing infrastructure.