Government will not yield on Ukrainian rapeseed. Embargo remains

Poland's government will not lift its embargo on Ukrainian rapeseed, maintaining a firm stance to protect the interests of its own farmers. Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski emphasized that domestic raw material production takes precedence, and any consideration of opening the market would only occur after Polish supplies are depleted and genuine shortages are identified.

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We will not lift the embargo

Krajewski unequivocally rejected the possibility of lifting the ban on Ukrainian rapeseed imports without the consent of Polish producers. He explained that this consent is absent because farmers wish to sell their own harvests, especially given this year's lower production yields. The minister assured that the government's position remains unchanged, even under pressure from the European Commission.

In parallel, the Ministry of Agriculture is preparing new support programs for the agricultural sector. A key initiative targets family farms raising pigs, offering 1,000 Polish zloty per sow and additional aid for herd rebuilding. This program will be financed from the national budget, with hopes for supplementary support from the European Commission for other pig producers.

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The interest of Polish farmers has priority

Farmers can also expect subsidies for fertilizers purchased after March 1, based on documented costs, with an estimated 500 zloty per hectare. Furthermore, the refund for agricultural fuel excise tax will be increased, potentially reaching up to 2 zloty per liter. The ministry is also continuing work on defining an "active farmer" and implementing safeguards for the trade agreement with Mercosur countries.

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real is five hundred zloty per hectare