The Minister of Agriculture boasts of achievements in the first 90 days. He finally received the resignation he requested
On Wednesday, Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski summed up the first 90 days of his rule.
Three months after Krajewski submitted applications in this matter, Prime Minister Donald Tusk dismissed the heads of four institutions subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture: KRUS, the main inspectorate of commercial quality of agri-food products, the main inspectorate of plant health and seed production and the chief veterinarian. Their successors have already been appointed.
Krajewski also says that he talked with the Prime Minister about supplementing the ministry's management with additional deputy ministers and “personnel decisions will be made in the coming days.” One of the new people is to be Małgorzata Gromadzka from KO, Jarosław Rzepa from PSL is also mentioned.
The Minister of Agriculture boasts about his dialogue with farmers and his legislative achievements
He boasts, among other things, that he held about 90 meetings with farmers during the first three months.
He also presents his legislative achievements. As he says, the Act on the Active Farmer, which is to reward those who actually produce and not just own agricultural land, has already been subject to public consultations and is to enter into force on March 15, 2026.
The Act on the Protection of Rural Production Functions, which protects agricultural producers whose activities are often associated with odor nuisances, etc., is waiting to be entered into the government's list of legislative works. After consultations, there is already an act on suspending the sale of real estate belonging to the agricultural property of the state treasury, which provides for the extension of the ban on the sale of land for another 10 years. The comments submitted during the consultations are currently being analyzed. In November, the act on agricultural leasing is to be submitted for consultation.
Stefan Krajewski encourages farmers to cooperate with each other
As he argues, The solution to farmers' problems with sales is cooperation, establishing producer groups, cooperatives, etc. — We are talking to Minister Miłosz Motyka about supporting the building of energy cooperatives, thanks to which farmers will be able to earn money by selling energy, says Stefan Krajewski.
Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski
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As he assures, the government is trying to open new markets for Polish production – the value of agri-food exports in 2024 is PLN 232.3 billion. Poland ranks seventh among the EU's largest exporters, and the positive trade balance is PLN 77.65 billion.
– We are opening new markets in South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, India and Saudi Arabia – says the Minister of Agriculture.
He adds that talks are underway with China so that Polish poultry can return to their market. – We are finishing difficult negotiations with the Chinese authorities – says Krajewski.
The Minister of Agriculture focuses on financial support for rural areas
— A working capital loan with a minimum interest rate of 1% was launched for farmers with financial liquidity. for the first two years. The maximum loan period is four years, and the available amount is up to PLN 200,000. euro – says. In total, PLN 700 million was allocated to the first pool of loans, which were distributed quickly.
On Monday in Luxembourg, Krajewski is to talk with representatives of the European Commission about releasing another PLN 1.5 billion for such loans.
In addition, from October to December 2025, loans are granted at 2%. interest rate and repayment period of 15 years. The maximum loan amount is up to PLN 3 million.
Krajewski also boasts of supporting numerous investments in biosecurity, for which 100% reimbursement is provided. costs incurred. Almost PLN 1 billion of support from the state budget went to farmers affected by animal diseases, including bird flu, frosts, etc.
– Of course, something can always be done more, faster – admits the minister, adding that actions are slowed down, among other things, by the requirement to consult Brussels. — We should follow the small steps method, my motto is action, not planning, of course the plan must be short, but let's move on to action as quickly as possible – Krajewski presents his vision.
