Polish farmers to receive non-repayable aid of up to 116 euros per hectare and 0.47 euros per litre of fuel due to rising fertiliser and fuel prices

The Polish government is set to provide Polish farmers with a support package to compensate for the sharp rise in the prices of fertilisers and agricultural diesel. The draft legislation provides for support of up to 116 euros per hectare to offset fertiliser costs, as well as an additional payment of around 0.12 euros for every litre of diesel. Together with the excise duty refund already in force, total state support could amount to around 0.47 euros per litre of fuel.

The new aid is linked to the impact of the Middle East crisis, which began in 2026, on the energy and raw materials markets. The Polish Ministry of Agriculture argues that, since the start of the crisis, farmers’ production costs have risen significantly, making it necessary to implement exceptional support measures. The support mechanism has not yet come into full effect; the document is still awaiting final procedures and approvals.

The maximum possible compensation for fertilisers would amount to around 116 euros per hectare. However, the actual payment would depend on more than just the declared area. The amount of compensation would be calculated based on the actual price paid for the fertiliser and the difference between that price and the average price of the relevant type of fertiliser in the final quarter of 2025. The support would apply to fertilisers purchased between 1 March and 15 August 2026, and purchase invoices would serve as the primary proof of expenditure.

An important cap is also envisaged – under the draft, support at the maximum rate of 116 euros per hectare would be available for no more than 300 hectares. This means that, theoretically, based on the area limit alone, the maximum possible payment per farm could reach almost 35,000 euros.