4 Amendments of Maria NOICHL related to 2017/2284(INI)
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that many Member States have changed their initial targets, focusing more on reducing the risks that pesticide use entails, rather than on actual reductions in the quantities used; regrets the fact that in many Member States there is no real commitment to integrated pest management (IPM) and thus developing a more environmentally-sustainable agriculture which is more human health- friendly with lower costs for farmers;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that pesticides are important tools for the agricultural sector, not least for reducing losses caused by pests, and therefore help stabilise farmers’ incomes so that they can produce safely and at affordable prices; highlights the fact that EFSA’s latest report on pesticide residues in food showed that 97.2 % of samples throughout Europe were within the legal limits of EU legislation, which bears witness to a very rigorous and safe food production system; recalls, however, that the agencies believe that users will follow handling recommendations or 'good practices', which is not always the case;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights the need to focus on precision and digital agriculture and developing biocontrol methods, so as to prevent the dispersion of pesticides in areas where they are not needed; underlines the need for research into new low-risk substances as well as into plant protection methods based on the use of natural mechanisms, and into the equipment and technology that could render them more efficient and reduce the potential exposure of farmers, operators and the general public. Recalls the importance of mobilising the Horizon Europe programme to search for more environmentally friendly mechanical or chemical solutions;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 5 – point 1 (new)
(1) Stresses the need for Member States to introduce mandatory training schemes, which also involve small and micro-businesses;