Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research

Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 2026, vol. 28, pp. 468-477

Maja Chamier-Gliszczyńska¹ , Agnieszka Kurdyś-Kujawska² This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

	1. University of Gdańsk, Poland 2. Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
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	https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

In the context of the European Union's pursuit of climate neutrality, sustainable agriculture is becoming a key model that combines the protection of natural resources with production profitability. This article aims to analyse the implementation of sustainable practices, with particular emphasis on the use of renewable energy sources (RES) and innovative land-use solutions on Polish farms. The study analyses the current legal framework, including the principles of the European Green Deal, the RED II/III Directives and Polish regulations, with particular emphasis on the 2023 Act on Facilitating Investments in Agricultural Biogas Plants. The research methodology comprises a literature review and the results of a survey conducted among a group of 400 farmers in Poland. The findings indicate that although the majority of farmers declare they employ sustainable practices (including minimising the use of chemical plant protection products), the level of renewable energy use on farms is only 28%. Photovoltaic panels dominate the structure of micro-installations, whilst agricultural biogas plants – despite their high potential within a circular economy and their capacity to meet around 18% of the country's electricity demand – are used only marginally. The research also revealed that a bioeconomy based on local resources (biofuels, biogas, biocompost) is perceived by farmers as the most promising avenue for innovation. The article concludes that an effective energy transition in rural areas requires not only coherent legal regulations, but also intensified educational initiatives and financial support to overcome investment barriers.

sustainable agriculture, agricultural biogas plant, renewable energy sources (RES), agricultural law, circular economy, greenhouse gas reduction

AMA Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A.. Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska. 2026; 28. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

ACM Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A.. 2026. Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska. 28. DOI:https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

ACS Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A., Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 2026, 28, 468-477. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

APA Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A. (2026). Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, 28, 468-477. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

ABNT Style
CHAMIER-GLISZCZYŃSKA M., KURDYŚ-KUJAWSKA A.. Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research. Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, v. 28, p. 468-477, 2026. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

Chicago Style
Maja Chamier-Gliszczyńska. 2026. "Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research". Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska 28, 468-477. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

Harvard Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A. (2026) "Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research", Rocznik Ochrona Środowiska, 28, pp. 468-477. doi:https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031

IEEE Style
Chamier-Gliszczyńska M., Kurdyś-Kujawska A., "Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy Sources in Poland – Legal Framework and Production Practices in the Light of Empirical Research", RoczOchrSrod, vol 28, pp. 468-477. https://doi.org/10.54740/ros.2026.031