Farmers in Wrocław plan to keep up demonstrations in the days ahead following a long discussion with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Stefan Krajewski. The talks, which exceeded two hours, were held on a Tuesday afternoon at the Wrocław Voivodeship office and included a delegation from the farmers’ group along with regional leaders such as the Lower Silesian Voivode Maciej Awiżeń. The meeting focused on several core demands, notably concerns about the flow of goods from Ukraine and the broader implications for local farming operations.
According to Stefan Krajewski, the participants emphasized the need to seal borders and explore effective measures that would allow farmers to continue producing. Farmers have poured capital into their farms over the years, largely relying on EU funds, but they feel squeezed by competing imports from Ukraine and by European climate and environmental policies that shape production practices. The minister summarized the mood after the session, noting a shared sense of urgency and the fear that the sector is facing an uncertain future.
The discussions, described by participants as intense, took place amid ongoing agricultural protests and related blockades across the Voivodeship, with Wrocław often at the center. Officials indicated that the government is actively working on solutions and requested time to develop viable options. Farmers described this as unsatisfactory and signaled continued street action while planning a further protest on February 20 in connection with a nationwide day of demonstrations. The aim remains to secure swifter resolutions to the issues at hand, though participants concede that immediate solutions may not be feasible.
Adrian Wawrzyniak, who chairs the Lower Silesian Solidarity of Individual Farmers, commented that the group expects the government to maintain the momentum of recent measures already announced by the ruling party, while urging clarity on how current policies will affect Poland’s rural economy. In addition to ongoing protests, farmers announced scheduled appearances before the European Parliament office in Wrocław and the Voivodeship office as part of their campaign to draw attention to perceived risks to Polish farms.
The broader protest movement began around February 9 and targets several top concerns. Foremost among them is the Green Deal framework and what farmers view as a flood of Ukrainian goods that renders local agricultural production unprofitable. In their assessment, market conditions have shifted unfavorably, pushing many producers toward financial strain and raising questions about long-term viability for farms across Poland. These developments have prompted farmers to demand rapid policy responses to safeguard domestic farming and the rural economy.
As the situation unfolds, observers note that the dialogue between farmers and government representatives remains fragile. Officials stress that any durable solution requires time for careful analysis and cross-ministerial coordination, while farmers insist on a sense of immediacy to prevent further economic damage. The exchange underscores a broader debate about regional agricultural policy, trade flows within the European Union and the impact of climate and environmental targets on farm profitability.
The following coverage is provided with attribution: an ongoing national story documented by press agencies and outlets reporting on the events in Wrocław and the wider Polish farming sector. For perspective, see related discussions and statements from regional leaders and government officials recorded by press agencies in ongoing coverage of Poland’s agricultural protests. Citations: attribution to PAP and wPolityce via reported summaries.
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