Poland agricultural land prices and income methodology under review

New data from Statistics Poland (GUS) reveals significant regional disparities in the price of high-quality agricultural land in Poland for the first half of 2026. The national average price for good arable land stands at 86,142 PLN per hectare. The most expensive land is located in the Wielkopolska region, averaging 126,643 PLN per hectare, followed by Podlaskie at 120,000 PLN and Kujawsko-Pomorskie at 112,519 PLN. Conversely, the lowest prices were recorded in West Pomerania, where high-quality land averaged 56,300 PLN per hectare.

In a separate development regarding farm profitability, GUS reported that the average income per conversion hectare for 2025 was 5,479 PLN after accounting for depreciation. However, representatives from the National Council of Agricultural Chambers (KRIR) are challenging this figure and the underlying methodology. They argue that the current calculation methods are based on outdated 2001 regulations that do not reflect modern farming realities, such as current costs for machinery, buildings, and equipment. A government-appointed team, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and GUS, is currently reviewing the possibility of changing how income is determined for individual farms.