Albania, towards modern agriculture - The legal path for aquaponics, aeroponics and hydroponics is opened
The agricultural sector in Albania is entering a new phase of transformation, as a result of the need to increase productivity, efficiency and alignment with contemporary models of countries with developed agriculture. The growing demand for quality agricultural products, pressure on agricultural land, climate challenges and labor shortages have apparently increased the necessity for the adoption of innovative technologies in this sector.
Thus, technologies such as aquaponics, aeroponics and hydroponics are being considered as modern alternatives that can significantly increase agricultural production, reducing the use of water, space and traditional inputs. However, until now, Albanian legislation has not clearly foreseen the exercise of agricultural activity through these technologies on agricultural land, creating legal uncertainty for investors and farmers.
To address this gap, the government aims to initiate several legal changes within April 2026 that aim to supplement the existing framework and regulate the exercise of agricultural activity through innovative technologies.
The purpose of the draft law is to officially enable the development of aquaponics, aeroponics and hydroponics on agricultural land, while ensuring the preservation of the agricultural function of the land and compliance with environmental standards. Specifically, aquaponics is a method that combines the raising of fish in reservoirs, while hydroponics and aeroponics are used to grow and cultivate plants without the need for soil.
The application of these technologies aims, among other things, to increase investments in agriculture, modernize existing farms, create new jobs, and increase the competitiveness of Albanian products in regional and European markets.
But is it necessary in the case of Albania, which has large areas of agricultural land that are currently not in use?
Prof. Dr. Evan Rroço, Lecturer, Department of Agronomy, UBT: "This is more for countries that have less land and a climate that does not allow for normal plant cultivation. I would look at it more for countries that do not yet have the normal conditions to produce these products in the open field. Of course, at a moment when we will not have farmers and the climate will change in such a way that there will be no more rainfall and that we will not take measures to regulate the irrigation system that does not work, then it could be an option."
However, if implemented effectively, legal reform could position Albania as a competitive country in the field of innovative agriculture in the region, harnessing the potential of technology for long-term economic development.
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