Czesław Siekierski said that farmers in Poland and other European countries would require support to compete under the new market conditions.
Poland, France and Italy remain opposed to the agreement, despite assurances from the European Commission that the negotiations were conducted in line with the EU Council's mandate.
Siekierski also said that the Polish government would not endorse any deal that undermines domestic farmers.
He announced plans for comprehensive studies of the impact of imports from various countries, including Ukraine, on the Polish market.
In a social media post, Siekierski's ministry reaffirmed the Polish government's opposition to the Mercosur agreement.
The future of the deal depends on further negotiations within the EU, including approval by the European Parliament and the EU Council, Polish state news agency PAP reported.
The primary obstacles to reaching an agreement include excessive tariff reductions and overly large tariff quotas, which could result in Polish agri-food products being pushed out of the EU market, it said.
Additionally, the issue of importing agricultural products not meeting EU standards remains unresolved, posing risks to quality, experts warn.
The agreement also lacks effective provisions for a safeguard clause to protect farmers from excessive imports, according to critics.
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Source: PAP/MRiRW