Polityka państwa wobec rolnictwa w związku z pandemią COVID-19
State policy towards agriculture in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to identify, discuss and evaluate the ways and scope of the state’s influence on agriculture in Poland in order to support farms in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The main research problem is the identification of aid undertaken by the state in relation to agriculture in connection with the pandemic and the indication of the size and directions of support for Polish farms. The research methodology is based on the analysis of the literature on the subject, the use of descriptive and comparative methods, verbal logic and methods of descriptive statistics.THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The process of researchers consists of: analysis of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on agriculture in the literature, presentation of research results on the level of state support for the agricultural sector in Poland, presentation of the income situation of farms in the first year of the pandemic and discussion.RESEARCH RESULTS: Farms in Poland generally coped well in the unfavorable conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The biggest problems occurred in the first phase of the crisis. Polish agricultural producers could use many programs and instruments offered by the state. ARMA implemented aid from a program co-financed from EU funds and programs under national aid. Due to the COVID-19 crisis in 2020–2021, the Agency’s total support for farms amounted to PLN 1.8 billion, i.e. 3.4% of its total expenditure.CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The level of expenditure for agriculture in Poland related to the COVID-19 shock was significant. Overall, the implemented support should be assessed positively. The effects of the crisis have been softened. However, support should be linked more to the economic and financial situation of farmers.

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