Poultry organizations in Poland appeal: We expect support similar to that for other industries

Published Feb 11, 2021

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The Polish poultry industry is seeking urgent support from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and bird flu epidemic. The crisis has led to a decrease in poultry meat demand and a significant increase in production costs. The industry, which is the largest in the EU and employs many people, is facing the possibility of widespread bankruptcy and is calling for measures such as intervention purchases, tax exemptions, and equal support to other industries.

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In connection with the crisis caused by the coronovirus pandemic, representatives of the Polish poultry sector (Agreement of Agricultural Associations and Poultry Organizations) appeal to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland and the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for urgent support. - The domestic poultry industry, as a very important element of our economy, and the undisputed leader in poultry production in the European Union, requires urgent support. This is in the interest not only of farmers but of all citizens. We are calling for unprecedented measures, both for the national authorities and for the European Union, before it is too late. On our part, we declare all possible cooperation - says Dariusz Goszczyński, director general of the National Poultry Council - Chamber of Commerce. Currently, the largest crisis in the poultry industry since 1989 is taking place. The coronavirus pandemic, and above all the restrictions related to it, applied both in the ...

Source: Wrp