LONG-TERM STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN POLAND

The aim of the article is to outline the approach to developing a long-term strategy for sustainable development of agriculture in Poland. The author presents the issues to be considered when pursuing such a strategy. It is limited to three issues: justification for agricultural transformation towards sustainability, approach to strategy pursuing and strategy outline. The analysis was made on the basis of literature and the author's own reflections. It was found that the transformation of agriculture towards sustainability requires developing an appropriate long-term strategy, which in particular would create a framework for ongoing programs and policy interventions. When implementing the strategy - generational change - some objectives result directly from EU policy - in particular achieving climate neutrality and preventing biodiversity decline. Moreover, the objectives which cannot be ignored include soil fertility and food security. There is a need to develop scenarios for achieving these objectives with regard to the welfare and aspirations of the new generation, taking into account progress (innovation) and new demographic, climate, environmental, social, and cultural conditions at the national and international level.