We will defend Polish agriculture

The government's position is that the consequences of the effects of the war in Ukraine should not affect Poles and, in particular, they should not negatively affect the Polish agricultural sector. “Everything that is bad for Polish agriculture must either be blocked, replaced or compensated,” noted Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

As he recalled, when imports of grain products from Ukraine began to destabilise the market in the spring, our country imposed a complete embargo on the import of these products to Poland. “At the same time, we are implementing transit. Poles make money from it and it does not threaten to destabilise the market. This is why we facilitate export and enable transit,” explained the head of government.

The border will remain closed after 15 September

According to a decision of the European Commission, Poland is to reopen the border for grain products from Ukraine on 15 September. However, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that either legislation will be developed in the EC after 15 September to extend the ban, or the Polish border will remain closed.

“We will be tough. We will firmly defend Polish farmers,” stressed the head of government. “Moreover, if there are any further signs of destabilisation on the markets of other agricultural commodities – we will do the same. The government is obliged to protect Polish agriculture,” he added.

As he explained, the solution adopted is not directed against the Ukrainians. “Instead, it is for Polish farmers. We will always protect the Polish economy,” declared Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.