Poland: Not everyone is happy with the extraordinary support given to processing table apples

Published 2022년 5월 5일

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The Polish government has introduced an emergency subsidy of about HUF 23 / kg for Class A table apples sold to processing plants, as part of a total subsidy of PLN 0.3 / kg up to a limit of 12 million euros and a maximum of 200,000 tons. The subsidy, funded by the EU, is designed to aid apple growers who face challenges such as low processing prices and market limitations due to embargos and specifications. The subsidy is subject to environmental regulations and Global GAP certification. The impact of the subsidy on the market has led to an increase in stock as producers hold off on sales in anticipation of more information.

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The Polish government has introduced an emergency subsidy of approximately HUF 23 / kg for at least II. for the sale of Class A table apples to processing plants on 22 April 2022. The exceptional aid envelope of PLN 0.3 / kg (approximately EUR 0.06 / kg) goes to apple growers who sell their crops to processors. According to the decree issued by the Ministry, the total subsidy limit is 12 million euros, the eligible quantity of goods is up to 200 thousand tons. FruitVeB has stated that the list of eligible goods is at least II. Class apples and conditions apply to the producer applying for the aid. For example, it must be proven to have at least 1 hectare of land, of which at least 0.1 hectare is apple-growing. Its management must also comply with environmental regulations, integrated pest management requirements and be Global GAP certified. The amounts from the support framework can be applied for by TÉSZ (for their members) or individual producers until 30 June. In Poland, at the ...

Source: Magro