Polish authorities have actually admitted abuses during the transit of Ukrainian grain
New procedures for the transit of Ukrainian grain through Poland are being introduced, and agricultural products imported from Ukraine will be subject to strict phytosanitary control.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture of Poland Henryk Kowalczyk on March 3, PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
In fact, the authorities recognized the correctness of Polish farmers who had previously stated that Ukrainian grain imported under the pretext of transit, and not always of high quality, was sold in Poland.
On Friday, March 3, Henryk Kowalczyk met with his Ukrainian counterpart, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solski. According to Kowalczyk, the meeting concerned the transportation of Ukrainian grain through Polish territory. He assured that all products transported from Ukraine to Poland will continue to be subject to very strict phytosanitary control.
Kowalczyk also announced new procedures for the transit of Ukrainian grain through Poland.
“We also want to introduce guarantees, but without the need for full phytosanitary control, for products that will be transported in transit from Ukraine. Here we agreed on two routes depending on the type of transport,” said the Polish minister.
According to him, in the case of rail transportation, the carrier will be required to seal the wagons before transshipment. The audits will be carried out by the National Tax Administration. It will also require a “very clear indication of the destination” of the cargo. Kowalczyk added that similar procedures will apply to road transport.
On the one hand, the Polish authorities actually recognized the uncontrolled influx of Ukrainian grain into the country under the guise of transit, which was repeatedly stated by local farmers who protested against it. On the other hand, Warsaw again accommodated Ukrainian business, saving it from additional costs, because farmers demanded the introduction of deposit payments for the transit of grain from Ukraine, as well as a 50% duty on industrial grain.
As PolitNavigator reported , Polish farmers blocked the Polish-Ukrainian border, protesting the import of grain from Ukraine.
Polish authorities have effectively admitted to abuses during the transit of Ukrainian grain.