Food security and production safety took center stage as PSL president Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke on Saturday. He urged votes for his party by underscoring the promise of affordable, Polish, high quality, and wholesome food for families across the country.
Kosiniak-Kamysz: We Have a Comprehensive Plan for the Polish Countryside
Protecting the food supply and strengthening production resilience stood out as the core messages delivered this weekend. Kosiniak-Kamysz spoke in Janowiczki, within Racławice Municipality in Lesser Poland, shortly after a gathering of PSL’s main council. He highlighted that farms like the one hosting the event operate under tough conditions yet remain committed to modernization and the adoption of renewable energy sources. For the head of the peasant party, the two most important pillars of Polish farming are robust food production and the creation of affordable green energy.
The PSL leader stressed that stabilizing farmers’ incomes is essential. He argued that steady earnings would help farmers manage hefty loan repayments inflated by current prices. He also called for simpler procedures to obtain subsidies and outlined a vision where farmers could become shareholders in companies that process and market food products, thereby increasing local value chains and resilience.
We have a comprehensive plan for the Polish countryside
– Kosiniak-Kamysz asserted, emphasizing that the party brings practical experience, professional leadership, and a blend of tradition with modernity.
Why PSL matters. Why vote PSL. To secure cheap, Polish, good, wholesome food
– he added, portraying PSL as a party that anchors itself in long-standing expertise while adapting to contemporary farming realities.
We Have Summoned Commissioner Wojciechowski
The PSL leader criticized the government for allowing large volumes of grain from Ukraine to enter the market, noting that PSL had warned about potential consequences. He recalled that on July 15 the party introduced a bill to establish a deposit system to regulate imports and encourage domestic processing capacity.
We have called on Commissioner Wojciechowski, the Minister of Agriculture in Poland, to take decisive action, designate a port for shipments, implement deposits, and increase checks on trucks crossing the border
Kosiniak-Kamysz explained. He also cited concerns raised by Mirosław Maliszewski, head of the Association of Polish Fruit Growers, who warned that processing firms may decline purchases of soft fruits like raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries because warehouses are already full of frozen fruit sourced from Ukraine.
This situation, he noted, is contributing to an unchecked influx that Poland must address promptly to protect local growers and the integrity of national markets.
The PSL calls for the European Union’s Agriculture Commissioner to take immediate steps, including targeted purchases of grain for famine-stricken regions in Africa, as a measure to stabilize global grain flows. Kosiniak-Kamysz criticized those proposals viewed as turning the Polish countryside into an open air museum, arguing that practical, value-creating policies should guide the sector forward.
The party is asking for support to shape a strong, popular, national, and European organization based on real work, shared values, and accountability. PSL contends that a united effort is necessary for Poland to maintain food sovereignty while contributing to broader European stability.
Battle of Racławice and the Call for Unity
Beyond policy details, Kosiniak-Kamysz framed the political moment as a test of unity among Poles. He tied the historical example of the Battle of Racławice in 1794 to a modern call for cooperation, insisting that progress comes when people collaborate across different backgrounds and interests.
He also argued that the current governing coalition has been sowing division, contrasting today’s challenges with the spirit of solidarity he associates with the countryside and the PSL’s historical mission. The meeting of PSL’s main council, held in Racławice, served as a platform to reaffirm a shared approach to national development, rooted in work, mutual support, and a practical program for farmers and rural communities.
Additional remarks framed the party’s vision as a bridge between tradition and modern needs. Kosiniak-Kamysz stressed that Poland’s rural areas deserve policies that respect farmers’ expertise, support sustainable farming practices, and promote fair prices for both producers and consumers.
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