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New genomic techniques make it possible to precisely modify the genetic material of plants without introducing DNA from unrelated species. This allows breeders to develop varieties that are more...

Polish Competition Authority Fines Agricultural Machinery Companies Nearly PLN 136 Million

The President of Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection, UOKiK, has imposed fines...

EU Agricultural Policy Faces Major Changes After 2028, with Digitalisation and Competitiveness Among Key Priorities

The years 2028–2034 could bring major changes to the Common Agricultural Policy. Its future...

Poland’s Grain Harvest to Fall Nearly 5% as Frost, Drought and Hail Hit Crops

Poland’s farmers are heading into a significantly weaker harvest season after months of frost, drought, heatwaves and violent storms. According to a preliminary estimate from Statistics Poland, cereal production will fall by nearly 5%, while rapeseed and tree-fruit harvests are expected to record even steeper declines.

Poland Secures €36.3 Billion for Agriculture in the Next EU Budget

The agri-food industry is expected to benefit from the European Competitiveness Fund, a new...

Climate Change, Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Risks Threaten Polish Agriculture

Polish agriculture is simultaneously confronting the effects of climate change, volatility in global markets, the consequences of armed conflicts and changes in the European...

EU Approves Emergency Aid for Farmers Hit by Rising Fertiliser Costs

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Global production of fish, seafood and other aquatic organisms reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024, according to the latest report from the...

Poland Strengthens Its Position as a Leading EU Producer of Berries and Apples

Poland remains one of the European Union’s leading producers of berries and apples, while domestic growers continue to expand their exports successfully. Maintaining competitiveness...

Food Disinformation Is a Growing Challenge for the Poultry Industry. The Most Common Myths Concern Growth Hormones and Antibiotics

Although poultry consumption in Poland remains stable and high, the industry is facing a growing threat in the form of food disinformation. False or...

Poland Leads EU Poultry Production but Faces Growing Trade and Disease Risks

Poland’s Poultry Industry Calls for Stronger EU Safeguards Against Cheap Imports. Poland’s poultry sector is facing domestic, European and global challenges. Although the country is...

Polish School Canteens to Introduce Plant-Based Meals Once a Week from September

School kitchens in Poland will have to become more open to plant-based diets from September. The change, introduced by a regulation issued by the...

Polish Poultry Industry Fears Growing Pressure from Cheaper Imports Outside the EU

The Polish poultry industry is increasingly concerned about the inflow of cheaper meat from outside the European Union. Producers warn that the provisions of...

Poland’s Poultry Sector Faces Its Worst Bird Flu Crisis in Years

Poland’s poultry industry is facing its most serious bird flu crisis in years. By 2 June, 143 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza had...

Polish Agriculture Ministry Asks UOKiK to Investigate Possible Price Collusion on the Pork Market

Last week, Agriculture Minister Stefan Krajewski sent a letter to the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) over suspicions of unfair market practices...

Financial Condition of Polish Farmers Reveals Deep Market Polarisation

A recently published report shows that the largest group of farmers, 32.9%, describe their financial situation as average. Positive assessments account for 36.6% of...

Farming in Europe Under Pressure: Rising Costs Undermine Profitability

Running a farm is becoming an increasingly serious economic challenge. As representatives of agricultural producers emphasise, the problem is no longer limited to fluctuations...

Financial Condition of Polish Farmers: One in Three Farmers Rates Their Situation Negatively

The largest group of farmers describes its financial situation as neither good nor bad, but neutral — 32.9%. Positive assessments account for a total...

Agricultural Product Prices in Poland Down Year on Year in March 2026

Procurement prices of basic agricultural products in Poland rose by 1.1% in March 2026 compared with February, but were 11.5% lower than in March...
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