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12 Amendments of Norbert LINS related to 2020/2216(INI)

Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
C. whereas the proposal for the next multiannual financial framework provides for EUR 10 billion of the Horizon Europe budget to be allocated to research and development (R&D) in agriculture, which should help to develop technological AI infrastructure for the sector, while distributing digital technologies in agriculture, forestry and food industry can lead to growing sufficient raw materials, producing sustainable and affordable food, improving plant protection, protecting animal health and contributing to the rural development;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas plant diseases and pests still cause the loss of around 30% of annual harvests worldwide, digital solutions can detect plant pests and nutrient deficiencies and suggest appropriate measures for specific diseases;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in AI and innovative and efficient tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU, taking into account the increasing importance of digital solutions in the time of COVID-19 pandemic and the significance of guaranteeing a functioning agriculture and food sector in the EU;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that digitalisation, tailored AI applications and systematic knowledge can lead to more targeted and sustainable agriculture and animal husbandry, while increasing production efficiency and sustainability;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that appropriate training and expertise must be given to farmers in order to help them acquire, implement and use the right applications;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Stresses that in particular small and medium-sized farms need to be supported in the transition to and the implementation of digital and AI technology;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Stresses the need to reinforce the synergies between the different structural and investment funds with the objective to help agri-food sectors improve their economic resilience and environmental sustainability;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preserved and that the introduction of AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and, to sustain traditional practices; and to improve automated work processes, while finding sustainable solutions to data protection and data security issues and protecting from hacker attacks;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points out that in order for agriculture to benefit from new digital and AI technologies, universal broadband as well as the new 5G standard coverage need to be completed in rural areas as soon as possible;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 115 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on all Member States to include in their common agricultural policy strategic plans and rural development plans measures to support the agriculture research and development as well as the introduction and wider use of safe and reliable AI and innovative tools at affordable rates for beneficiaries;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 122 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Believes that the European Union should enable more investments in order to become a competitive player in the field of digital and AI technology, specifically agriculture related technology;
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that agriculture technology and knowledge must be shared within the Member States in order to tackle challenges ahead together.
2021/02/11
Committee: AGRI