Poland's agriculture sector confronts safety guidelines, potato surplus and new equipment offers
Polish authorities and the Agricultural Social Insurance Fund have launched a safety campaign for farm machinery, urging operators to equip machines with protective guards, use proper clothing, and follow safe handling procedures to prevent accidents.
A record potato harvest of about 7 million tonnes in 2026 created a surplus of roughly 1 million tonnes, driving prices down. The government is in talks with processors and retailers, while the National Council of Agricultural Chambers requests subsidies for unsold stock and reminds farmers of low‑interest, de‑minimis loans up to 5 million zł.
In Wielkopolska, farmer Robert Szymczak highlights the economic benefits of a six‑year crop‑rotation system that reduces weed pressure and stabilises yields on his 245‑ha farm, emphasizing risk‑adjusted decisions over maximal yields.
Deutz‑Fahr is offering pre‑season promotions on combine harvesters, bundling headers, rapeseed tables and straw choppers. Prices range from 640 000 zł for the C6205 model to 930 000 zł for the flagship C9306, providing complete, ready‑to‑use packages for medium and large farms.
Industry analysts note that modern agricultural machinery and precision‑farming technologies increase field work speed, lower fuel and input consumption, and improve profitability by enabling precise dosing of seeds, fertilizers and crop‑protection products.