Poland proposes land bank for farmers amid criticism of credit aid

The Polish government is discussing the creation of a public "land bank" to improve access to agricultural land for young farmers. The proposal, presented during preparations for the post‑2027 Common Agricultural Policy, would operate as an informational platform that matches landowners with prospective tenants, provides standard lease contracts and aims to increase market transparency. It would not purchase land, and its design draws on existing systems in Spain.

Separately, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, led by Minister Stefan Krajewski, has offered credit facilities to potato growers facing low prices after a bumper 2025 harvest. Critics, including PiS representative Krzysztof Ciecióra, argue that the loan programme replaces direct assistance and fails to address the sector's broader difficulties, noting low satisfaction among farmers and a lack of concrete fertilizer aid.

Both developments highlight ongoing debates over how best to support Polish agriculture, balancing land‑access reforms with financial relief measures.