The turn of February and March 2026 presents a series of agrotechnical challenges for farmers and gardeners. While the snowy winter in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship has improved vegetation conditions, in other regions, waterlogged fields are hindering fieldwork. Experts are calling for the application of key sprays against aphids and box tree moths, emphasizing that oversights in March could result in crop loss and the destruction of ornamental shrubs in the upcoming season.
Fighting Invasive Pests
March is a crucial time for spraying against box tree moths and aphids, which helps avoid losses in ornamental vegetation and fruit yields.
Problem of Waterlogged Fields
Excess water from thawing in fields hinders machinery entry and soil preparation for spring crop sowing in many regions of the country.
Better Vegetation in Świętokrzyskie
Thanks to the snowy winter, favorable moisture conditions for the development of cultivated plants have been recorded in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.
The beginning of March 2026 in the Polish agro-horticultural sector is characterized by an intensification of preparatory work, despite varied hydrological conditions. In many regions of the country, farmers are grappling with the problem of waterlogged fields. Excess moisture is significantly delaying cultivation for spring crops, although paradoxically, in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, it is assessed that the thick snow cover from the past winter created optimal moisture reserves for winter crops. Specialists are announcing a return to traditional methods, such as harrowing winter crops, aimed at interrupting capillary evaporation and stimulating plants to tiller. Systematic plant protection against pests in Central Europe has become crucial after the invasion of alien species, such as the box tree moth, which appeared in Poland around 2012, drastically changing the landscape of native gardens.Garden and orchard owners are faced with the necessity of performing the most important preventive sprays. March is the last moment to apply oil-based preparations, which physically smother the overwintering stages of aphids and spider mites on currants and fruit trees. Neglecting this deadline can lead to a massive appearance of pests in May. Media are paying particular attention to the box tree moth, proposing intervention sprays that work within 72 hours to save damaged shrubs. Simultaneously, recommendations for combating pantry moths using natural attractants are appearing in households. „Wystarczy jeden oprysk w marcu. Spóźnisz się - w sezonie zapłacisz brakiem owoców.” (One spray in March is enough. If you're late, you'll pay for it in the season with a lack of fruit.) — Horticulture ExpertIn broad agriculture, the priority is combating fungal diseases. Experts warn against foot rot, which under wet spring conditions can decimate cereal crops. Securing yield potential requires precise selection of fungicides and monitoring the phytosanitary status of plantations. It is indicated that spring 2026 will require exceptional flexibility from agricultural producers in planning treatments, due to rapid temperature changes and local flooding, which necessitate an individual approach to each field site.
Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media may place greater emphasis on the ecological aspects of plant protection and the impact of pesticides on biodiversity in gardens. Industry and conservative media focus on agricultural production efficiency, the cost-effectiveness of chemical treatments, and food security.