Fertilisers vs food security Published: 6 May 2022 Commentary The pandemic, an increase in energy prices, a 400% rise in the price of artificial fertilisers, and then the war in Ukraine – in the face of these events, questions about the future of farming in Poland and the EU are most definitely justified. Will this future see agriculture’s continued dependence on importing fertilisers and the gas necessary to produce them? It’s high time that we began to consider public support for moving away from mineral fertilisers. The viability of this move is obvious when we appreciate that food security depends on protecting natural resources and a stable climate. By Justyna Zwolińska
Effects of a change to fallow land in the EU on the global grain market Published: 8 April 2022 E-paper Current discussions about growing food on fallow land are missing the point: the price-reduction effect would be very low. This publication argues that it would be better to provide financial aid to the most vulnerable countries in the Global South. pdf
Insect Atlas - Global insect collapse driven by industrial farming Published: 9 June 2020 Release Insects are in decline across the world because of industrial farming and heavy pesticide use which are threatening food production, according to the Insect Atlas released today in English by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung and Friends of the Earth Europe.
The Green Deal is an opportunity for Polish farmers, commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski assures Published: 27 May 2020 Commentary Polish farmers should not be afraid of the Green Deal, nor of the pro-ecological solutions being planned for the EU’s agricultural policy, because they are an opportunity for them, not a threat, argues Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Commissioner for Agriculture during a Citizens' Dialogue. He believes that the epidemic has shown highly intensive agriculture to be more susceptible to crises. The online meeting with the public was held on April 30. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Sustainable agriculture action month Published: 9 December 2019 Report For several years, the countries of the European Union have seen a growing civic movement warning that the current mode of agriculture is contributing to climate change and environmental degradation. In October, some 90 various events were held in 24 European countries under the shared slogan “Good Food Good Farming”. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
We need agricultural policy that will benefit farmers, the environment and climate Published: 18 December 2019 Relacja The involvement of social organisations is key in national decision-making processes. Therefore, the Żywa Ziemia Coalition presented its assessment of the government’s position on the CAP reform to the Minister of Agriculture, stressing that environmental and climate objectives should now be a priority. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Agriculture Atlas: the changes needed in agricultural policy, in simple terms Published: 22 July 2019 Relacja The European agricultural policy requires environmental and social sustainability, and broad public debate. Such a change is only possible if EU funds mainly support farms – small and medium-sized ones in particular – that care about the environment, produce healthy food and sustain quality jobs. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
Public funds for public services Published: 18 February 2019 Report The Wir haben es satt! (We’ve had enough!) demonstration for more sustainable agriculture has been drawing huge crowds for nine years. This year representatives of the Koalicja Żywa Ziemia (Living Earth Coalition) took part. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz and Agnieszka Makowska
The European Agricultural Policy Programme Published: 22 February 2019 In early 2018 we launched the European Agricultural Policy Programme in Warsaw. Because of the European Union’s planned reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, we want to work to initiate a debate and exchange of views between various actors on the effects of the CAP as it is currently functioning, and on the improvements it requires. By Ewa Jakubowska-Lorenz
