NIK: Agriculture ministry actions to stem the surge of Ukrainian grain imports deemed ineffective

The actions taken by the Minister of Agriculture in response to increased imports of Ukrainian grains and rapeseed were ineffective, lacked analysis, and failed to ensure stability in the Polish agricultural market, according to a report by the Supreme Audit Office (NIK). Imports of wheat and maize from Ukraine surged by nearly 17,000% and almost 30,000%, respectively, year-on-year.

Despite government measures, such as an embargo on agricultural imports from Ukraine and financial aid to farmers, the increased imports remained a challenge for domestic agricultural production. The NIK recommends systemic solutions based on substantive analyses to ensure market stability.

Source: 300gospodarka.pl