What about tobacco cultivation in Poland?

Ryszard Piątek from the Federation of Branch Associations of Agricultural Producers took part in the meeting and later discussed exactly what was discussed. Well, delegations from member states drew attention to the rising production costs, which increases the pressure to limit tobacco plantations in the European Union. - Last year was a very good year for growers in Poland. This year, contracting is comparable to last year, comments Ryszard Piątek. Taxes and tobacco cultivation According to the Federation, the greatest threat currently facing the sector is the planned introduction of a tax on raw tobacco by the European Union. This is the result of the amendment to Directive 2011/64/EU on the structure and rates of excise duty on tobacco products. The aim of the directive is to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market and, at the same time, a high level of health protection. The EC concluded that "minimum tax rates have lost their effectiveness." It is also part of ...