Polish farms face deadly accidents, arson and tea recall

On 5 August 2026 a farmer in Kisiołki, Łomża municipality was trapped in a baling press and died despite a rapid rescue response. A similar fatal incident occurred on 30 July 2026 in Sokolniki, Żelechów municipality when a tractor driver, confirmed sober, struck a 70‑year‑old man on a field access road.

Polish police have issued warnings about a series of suspected arson attacks on straw and hay bales in northern England, linked to a TikTok challenge, and have warned local farmers to stay vigilant. In Radziejów, officers are patrolling corn fields to prevent sabotage known as “golden ears,” where metal objects are hidden in stalks to damage harvesters.

Retailer Selgros withdrew a batch of LOYD green tea after tests showed pesticide levels above legal limits, advising customers to return the product for a refund. Meanwhile, farmers in Podlasie and Kujawy have opened their fields to the public for self‑harvests as high temperatures and labour shortages threaten crop losses.

A new Polish law allows producers to report contract cancellations by large retailers that occur less than 30 days before delivery, giving the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) a tool to protect growers. Finally, a police‑maintained map records 157 fatal road accidents across Poland during the summer of 2026, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns.