The Potato Gene Bank in Bonin suffered two ring rot infections, once in 2023 and again in 2024, affecting different potato varieties. The infected batches were removed, and the facility was disinfected. The source of the infection is uncertain due to the bacteria's survival and spread characteristics. The Potato Gene Bank's operations have not been significantly affected, and all seed potatoes will not be distributed to farmers. The government is discussing the resumption of Polish potato exports to the EU without additional tests, as the country is currently under unique export restrictions due to a high detection rate. The deputy minister has asked for caution in information dissemination and perceives some media reports as an unjustified attack on Polish farmers.