Polish Government Assures Assistance to Farmers Affected by Drought

The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski, met with representatives of fruit-growers in Dylewo to discuss assistance for farmers affected by last year's drought. The president assured that farmers will not be without help and that the Polish state will provide assistance in difficult situations. Minister Ardanowski emphasized the importance of environmentally friendly agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and proper soil management, as well as the need to move away from monoculture and maximize profit.

Key Takeaways:

President Andrzej Duda assured that farmers whose farms suffered as a result of last year's drought will receive assistance, and all obligations will be fulfilled.
The Polish government will provide help to farmers in every difficult situation, and the president stressed that assistance will be provided if there is drought.
Minister Jan Krzysztof Ardanowski emphasized the importance of environmentally friendly agriculture, sustainable agriculture, and proper soil management.
The minister pointed out the need to change the farmers' education system at every level and to move away from monoculture and maximizing profit.
Ardanowski emphasized the importance of using catch crops, adequate organic fertilization, and saving water to prevent drought.
The minister extended the acceptance of applications for investments related to water retention on farms by three months.
Only a thousand farmers have submitted applications for the measure so far.

Statistics:

6.5% is the current retention capacity of Poland's soil.
30% is the target retention capacity under the National Retention Program.
600 retention investments, including the construction of weirs, locks, dams, and small reservoirs on rivers, or involving the raising of lakes, have been initiated by Regional Water Management Boards.
7 years is the duration of the National Retention Program aimed at increasing retention capacity.
2020 was the year the polish government met with farmers to discuss assistance for those affected by drought.

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