Gov't doesn't declare state of natural disaster

The Polish government will not declare the state of natural disaster, Marek Sawicki, the Minister of the Agriculture announced.  Nevertheless, it has decided to earmark some PLN 450 million for farmers who suffered from the drought. The loss of the the Polish agriculture sector is estimated to reach PLN 500 million, and the total government's package is valued at PLN 488 million, of which PLN 450 million will be directly handed to farmers. According to the Ministry of the Agriculture, 100,000 households were harmed by the constant lack of rain. First funds are to be paid out on October 10.