Recently, the subject of food prices in Poland has caused quite a few emotions, especially in the context of rising costs of surviving and changing earnings of Poles. However, Minister of Agriculture Czesław Siekierski argues that these prices, in comparison with salaries and social benefits, are not as advanced as it might seem. Is he right? Let's look at the details.
Prices of butter and situation on the dairy market
One of the themes raised by Minister Siekierski in his conversation with Radio 1 was butter prices. He announced their decline, citing earlier sales contracts. “They will fall. Contracts that are previously concluded for sale already show this," he noted.
Poland, as a leader in milk production, faces challenges associated with the decreasing number of people willing to work in dairy farms. another countries restrict production, which may translate into competitive advantages of Poland on the global market, but besides rise questions about future stableness of production.
More costly fruit and vegetables – causes of price increases
The Minister pointed out the 14% increase in fruit and vegetable prices forecast for this year. He explained that frosts, smaller harvests and rising energy and labour costs are the main causes. deficiency of hands to work in gardening is another challenge. "It is estimated that in the full horticulture sector there are hundreds of thousands of people," he stressed.
Food policies and prices
According to Siekierski, food prices will be an crucial component of the presidential campaign. Food products, especially the basic ones, are felt in the home budgets of Poles, especially among pensioners and little wealthy people. The Minister noted that price increases should be analysed in the context of rising earnings and social benefits, which changes the perception of the scale of the problem. "Food prices must be referred to the amount of earnings or benefits received," he said.
Facts about Poles' earnings
According to the November 2024 Central Statistical Office, the median earnings in Poland amounted to PLN 6507,39 gross (about PLN 4,800 net). The average gross remuneration was PLN 8057.41. Median, more typical of the real financial situation of Poles, shows that half of employees gain little than PLN 6507,39 gross, while the another half more.
An nonsubjective view of food prices
Siekierski emphasises that food prices are shaped by production costs and marketplace conditions, including external factors specified as the global economical situation. His message shows that the increase in prices compared with the increasing income of households is little severe than it might seem. "Food prices are not besides advanced if we compare them to wage or social benefits," he argued.
Summary
The discussion on food prices in Poland and their impact on home budgets remains open. Although Minister Siekierski sees the situation in more optimistic colors, recalling an increase in earnings and benefits, for many Poles the increase in prices of basic food products is simply a real challenge. It is worth following developments, especially in the context of global changes in the agricultural and dairy markets.
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