Poland: Unionists from Lublin warn not to be able to compete with Ukrainian fruit either

Published 2023년 3월 23일

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The Lublin Region's agricultural union is warning of a threat to Polish farmers due to an influx of grain and soft fruit from Ukraine, which they claim will result in uneven competition and oversupply, leading to price dumping and harm to Polish farmers. They argue that Ukrainian producers have an advantage with more efficient and cheaper means of production, and Polish farmers are facing high costs and restrictions due to climate protection. The union is urging local officials, deputies, and food industry entrepreneurs to address the issue and is warning of potential protests ahead of the election.
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Agricultural "Solidarity" of the Lublin Region published an appeal in social media, in which it calls on farmers to unite and act in the face of the threat of an influx of not only grain, but also soft fruit from Ukraine. Trade unionists also turn to local government officials, deputies and entrepreneurs from the food industry for support and publicizing the problem. The rulers are warned that inaction in this matter will severely harm them in the elections. Uneven competition As farmers note, the soft fruit season will soon begin, and there have already been announcements of low prices and problems with sales due to the import of fruit from outside the European Union. "Polish fruit growers and planters are subject to huge obligations and restrictions related to climate protection, in particular the withdrawal of cheap and effective plant protection products, we have high prices of fertilizers and fuels. Therefore, we cannot compete on fair terms with fruit producers who they ...
Source: Farmer.pl

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