– The expected decline in beef production in the European Union in 2024 seems to determine the behavior and decisions of farmers and processing plants in Poland. On the one hand, there is a visible increase in purchase prices, resulting from the general decline in supply in the EU and an increase in demand, which in the case of Poland is sometimes described as historical, and on the other hand, there is visible uncertainty about the future. As a result, despite the economic situation, neither farmers nor processing plants are willing to invest in development – informs Jacek Strzelecki.
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As emphasized by the president of the Polish Meat Association, the current legal regulations and the negative attitude of many local government authorities towards agricultural investments in animal breeding and meat processing discourage investment decisions, because they are associated with a high risk of failure. This uncertainty is deepened by the lack of legislative initiative on the part of the legislator, meeting the needs of farmers and processors.
– The problem of the Polish beef market is undoubtedly the lack of a uniform system for assessing the economic value of half-carcasses for the entire market. The systems used do not provide comprehensive and full knowledge of the value of Polish beef. This specific lack of knowledge is reflected in the uneven income of farmers and does not allow for determining the actual valuation of beef for export markets, as is the case with Argentinian or even American beef – believes Jacek Strzelecki.
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