Poland’s Agriculture Minister Henryk Kowalczyk and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki gave speeches at the Assembly of the Polish Village, a convention of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party.
PM Morawiecki announced that in half a year, the government will unveil a development programmme for the Polish countryside, presenting a vision for agricultural development in the upcoming years.
Minister Kowalczyk spoke about a number of currently debated proposals, which include raising the limit of fuel subsidies for livestock farmers, introducing mandatory microchipping for dogs and increasing financial and technical aid for beekeepers.
The idea behind compulsory microchipping is to tackle the issue of animal homelessness in rural areas, the Polish agriculture minister told the gathering, adding that local authorities need to be involved in the initiative.
Kowalczyk said the government wants to increase the limit of fuel subsidies for livestock farmers by 20 percent and provide beekeepers with financial assistance for buying medications and equipment.
Other ideas discussed during the event in Przysucha, included reforming a pension scheme for farmers and developing a comprehensive farmer's law.
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Source: IAR