As poultry farmers from Mazovia, Warmia and Mazur – 1 of the most crucial poultry production regions in Poland – we are highly afraid about the hazard of introducing new, drastic restrictions on poultry farmers by the European Commission – wrote PAP MediaRoom on the basis of information from Farmer Sp. z o. o.
In accordance with the provisions announced, in the event of an outbreak of avian influenza (HPAI), the full ban on inserting poultry into hens within a scope of kilometres and the export ban, whether or not originating in the area covered by the outbreak, shall apply for 30 days.
They will lose not only farmers, but besides processing plants, producers and yet consumers
For us breeders, this means 1 thing: stopping production, massive financial losses and real hazard of the collapse of many farms. And we are not just talking about local dramas – any specified ban could cost the Polish economy respective billion PLN. They will lose not only farmers but besides processing plants, grain producers and processors, transport companies, export companies and yet consumers.
We do not realize why specified harsh steps are being taken erstwhile avian influenza is seasonal. Its top increase is in winter months and is associated with chaotic bird migration. As spring comes, the number of cases falls, as confirmed by data from Poland and another EU countries.
Don't let us destruct what we've been building for years. This isn't just about poultry.
We are no exception – the largest economies of the world, including the United States and countries of Western Europe, are facing the HPAI virus today. Therefore, we call on the Polish authorities to respond decisively and to make decisive diplomatic efforts. We request support in our discussions with the European Commission. specified severe decisions, made without respect to local realities and seasonality of the disease, are disproportionate and unfair.
We call on the Prime Minister, the Minister of Agriculture, the Members, the Senators, the Euro MPs, all who can aid us in this matter, to deal with the substance immediately. We ask you very much to aid us take this subject and to inform us about the possible catastrophe of the Polish poultry industry, 1 of the largest Polish exporters. next day may be besides late! Don't let us destruct what we've been building for years. This isn't just about poultry. This is about people, families and the future of thousands of farms throughout Poland – the poultry farmer from Mazovia, Warmia and Mazur wrote in a appeal
