Polish and Ukrainian Dairy Associations Advocate Dialogue Amidst Protests
Source: The DairyNews
The Polish Chamber of Milk, the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine, and the Association of Milk Producers have jointly appealed to the governments of Poland and Ukraine, along with their agriculture ministers, urging them not to close the Polish-Ukrainian border amid ongoing protests by Polish farmers. The call for dialogue was made during a meeting in Bialystok, as reported by Ukrainian media.
Quoting a shared statement by the milk producers, pap.pl, a Polish media outlet, highlighted their commitment to fostering cooperation, ensuring a steady supply of Polish dairy products to Ukrainian consumers, and maintaining stable milk prices for farmers on both sides of the border. The statement emphasized the desire to exchange knowledge, make mutual investments, and establish connections for the benefit of businesses and farmers.
Agnieszka Maliszewska, President of the Polish Chamber of Milk, stressed the importance of drawing attention to the potential for dialogue and collaboration between the governments of Ukraine and Poland. She underscored the ongoing cooperation within the milk industry, cautioning that border closures or restricted exchanges could pose significant challenges, particularly for the Polish milk sector.
According to the Polish Chamber of Milk, Poland maintains a positive trade balance in dairy products, totaling 96.7 million euros annually. Concerns were raised about the risk of losing the Ukrainian market due to current global policies, potentially impacting the Polish milk industry negatively.
Maliszewska pointed out that failing to provide fair compensation to farmers might lead to a further decline in Polish milk production. The rising delivery costs and logistical issues were also highlighted, with Polish companies hesitant to transport goods to Ukraine, and carriers unwilling to transit through Poland due to the border situation.
Arsen Didur, Director of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine, called for setting aside disputes over Ukrainian grain and fostering cooperation between the two countries' dairy industries. Ukrainian milk producers expressed interest in adopting Polish farm management practices and emphasized the need for equitable treatment.
Maliszewska concluded by urging protesting Polish farmers to consider the broader agricultural landscape, emphasizing that regions like Podlaskie, Warmian-Masurian, and Lublin also contribute to milk production. She called for avoiding disruptions to these areas and not creating additional challenges for Polish agriculture.
Agnieszka Maliszewska, President of the Polish Chamber of Milk, stressed the importance of drawing attention to the potential for dialogue and collaboration between the governments of Ukraine and Poland. She underscored the ongoing cooperation within the milk industry, cautioning that border closures or restricted exchanges could pose significant challenges, particularly for the Polish milk sector.
According to the Polish Chamber of Milk, Poland maintains a positive trade balance in dairy products, totaling 96.7 million euros annually. Concerns were raised about the risk of losing the Ukrainian market due to current global policies, potentially impacting the Polish milk industry negatively.
Maliszewska pointed out that failing to provide fair compensation to farmers might lead to a further decline in Polish milk production. The rising delivery costs and logistical issues were also highlighted, with Polish companies hesitant to transport goods to Ukraine, and carriers unwilling to transit through Poland due to the border situation.
Arsen Didur, Director of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine, called for setting aside disputes over Ukrainian grain and fostering cooperation between the two countries' dairy industries. Ukrainian milk producers expressed interest in adopting Polish farm management practices and emphasized the need for equitable treatment.
Maliszewska concluded by urging protesting Polish farmers to consider the broader agricultural landscape, emphasizing that regions like Podlaskie, Warmian-Masurian, and Lublin also contribute to milk production. She called for avoiding disruptions to these areas and not creating additional challenges for Polish agriculture.
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