Poll results on Poland’s agricultural shield and policy proposals
A recent survey highlights public perception of Poland’s agricultural shield, a package of subsidies and price guarantees linked to farming support. The poll indicates that a notable portion of respondents view these measures positively, while a sizable minority remains skeptical or undecided. Specific figures show 43 percent of participants evaluating the shield favorably, with 34 percent expressing opposition. About a quarter of respondents, 23 percent, did not offer an opinion.
Meanwhile, during a gathering in the village of Łyse near Ostrołęka, the governing party presented a package of ideas described as a practical framework for Polish agriculture. The initiative, labeled as Jarosław Kaczyński’s Concrete For Polish Village, includes several concrete steps aimed at supporting farmers. Key components are a floor price for grain, a targeted minimum price of 1,400 PLN per tonne for wheat, the continuation of fertilizer subsidies, and an increase in the agricultural fuel subsidy to 2 PLN per liter of diesel fuel. These measures are framed as a way to stabilize income for farmers and ensure a reliable supply chain for the domestic agrarian sector.
The public-facing document was released in the context of ongoing policy debates about how best to assist rural communities and safeguard agricultural livelihoods. The poll question focused on respondents’ opinions about Jarosław Kaczyński’s proposals for the Polish countryside, within the broader concept of the agricultural shield. The results reflect a spectrum of attitudes, with a clear portion of the rural population endorsing the plan, another portion voicing concerns, and a segment remaining undecided or without a stated view.
The survey was conducted in mid-April 2023, employing a computer-assisted web interviewing approach to gather responses from adults living in rural areas. The sample size reached 1,117 participants, providing a snapshot of rural sentiment at that time. The data offers insight into how residents in Poland’s countryside perceived policy proposals designed to shield agriculture from market fluctuations and to provide financial support during periods of price volatility.
Overall, the findings illustrate the tension between price guarantees, input subsidies, and fiscal considerations in shaping rural policy support. Observers note that public reaction to fiscal instruments such as minimum grain prices and subsidies can influence ongoing political deliberations about the best path to protect farm incomes without imposing undue burdens on taxpayers. The conversation continues as policymakers weigh the potential benefits of predictable prices against the costs of subsidies and the broader implications for the agricultural sector, rural livelihoods, and national food security.
In summary, the poll captures a moment in which a substantial share of rural respondents views the agricultural shield as a helpful tool, while a meaningful minority remains unconvinced or silent on the proposed measures. The discussion around Jarosław Kaczyński’s Concrete For Polish Village underscores the complexity of crafting policy that supports farmers, stabilizes markets, and aligns with broader fiscal and political priorities.