The Ministry of Agriculture has withdrawn its proposed reduction in agricultural tax rates for 2024. Minister Czesław Siekierski, who had previously assured farmers of maintaining 2023 tax levels, cited the inability to secure funding as the reason for this reversal. This promise was part of an agreement made in January with protesting farmers from Podkarpacka, which included tax reductions, corn subsidies, and liquidity loans.
Financial Constraints
Despite the promise, the Ministry of Agriculture requested funding identification from the Ministry of Finance. However, Finance Minister Domański’s office stated that the proposed assistance was not included in the special reserve. Tygodnik Poradnik Rolniczy reported that the tax reduction would have cost the state budget approximately 300 million PLN.
In a document available at the Government Legislative Center, Minister Siekierski confirmed the withdrawal of the bill due to the lack of a financial source for the promised assistance. This announcement came shortly after the March deadline for the first tax installment at the 2024 rates, leaving many farmers feeling betrayed.
Continuing Discontent
This development has fueled further discontent among the agricultural community, who feel repeatedly misled by the government. The recent broken promise adds to the list of grievances, reflecting ongoing challenges in securing reliable support for the agricultural sector in Poland.