Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki affirmed a clear commitment to acting as a political force dedicated to Poland’s rural heartland, aiming to strengthen Polish agriculture from the field to the table. He underscored that the party intends to rebuild the agricultural market in a way that keeps as much value as possible in the hands of farmers.
During a visit to the village of Dęba, the prime minister stressed the importance of standing up for Polish farming and doing what benefits the country’s growers. He noted that certain measures would be deployed to support domestic producers, including restrictions on Ukrainian imports of corn, grains, and flour in order to stabilize the market and shield Polish farmers from volatility.
Morawiecki recalled that he had previously voiced these concerns in a letter to the European Commission. Despite ongoing talks, the response was slow, he said, prompting the government to take action on its own initiative to safeguard the sector.
Subsidies for fertilizers
Facing insufficient replies from Brussels, the government moved to implement regulations designed to protect Polish farmers from further market destabilization, especially in the current difficult conditions for the sector.
He noted that the party is reinstating subsidies for fertilizers and mentioned discussions with the Minister of Agriculture about additional stabilization programs, including support for the reconstruction of pig farms. The plan for these measures has received approval from the government.
The prime minister highlighted the relief provided to farmers and small entrepreneurs during major crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the droughts of 2018 and 2019, the energy crisis, and the repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He contrasted these efforts with prior administrations, recalling how, ten years ago, some entrepreneurs faced relief requests without decisive government intervention from the opposition leadership of the time.
Party of the Polish Countryside
When comparing different challenges—natural disasters, hard times, rising energy costs, or market interventions—the government contends that its actions have consistently favored farmers by keeping them supported rather than abandoned. While acknowledging mistakes, Morawiecki argued that there is no turning back from the current course.
The prime minister reiterated the party’s core message: it will be a party for the Polish countryside and a force to strengthen Polish agriculture. He assured farmers of steadfast support in difficult moments and a sustained effort to recalibrate the agricultural market so that a greater share of value remains with those who work the land.
“Dear farmers, one thing is certain: we will always stand with you in every challenge,” Morawiecki stated. “We will reform the market dynamics, refine the operating rules of individual agricultural markets, so that the journey from field to consumer’s table leaves more in the farmer’s pocket.”
[Attribution: wPolityce] Read more on related coverage discussing past crises, policy shifts, and how these measures are framed in public discourse.
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End note: This summary reflects statements and positions conveyed during the visit and related public commentary on agricultural policy and crisis response in Poland.