Snail farmers are in trouble, the Polish government offers loans

Published 2020년 12월 5일

Tridge summary

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the snail farming industry, leading to export suspensions and a surplus of snails. Farmers are struggling to sell their produce and face challenges in the upcoming winter. The National Council of Agricultural Chambers has appealed to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for intervention. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture has introduced aid programs for agricultural producers, including working capital loans with interest subsidies and repayment guarantees. These loans are distributed through cooperating banks.
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The coronavirus pandemic has left its mark on snail farmers. The export has been suspended, and consequently farmers are not able to sell them. Immediate help is needed as the snails will not survive the winter. Only loans are offered to farmers. The National Council of Agricultural Chambers asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to intervene regarding the problem with selling snails and launching exports. Farmers dealing with snail farming and having a live snail in the total amount of 15 tons intended for sale came to the office of the Podlasie Chamber of Agriculture. Farmers don't know what to do with so many snails. Soon they will not be available for sale, only for disposal. Farmers incurred costs related to breeding, and now, in the absence of the possibility of selling, they will have to bear further costs related to their disposal. The Ministry of Agriculture informed that as part of aid for entrepreneurs in connection with market restrictions caused by ...
Source: AgronewsPL

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