32 Amendments of Matt CARTHY related to 2014/2146(INI)
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Russian ban on European dairy products since August 2014 has had a significant impact on the EU internal market and demonstrated the need to apply market measures at this critical time so that production can be adjusted to the fall in demand in order to avoid over supply and prevent prices from collapsing, and demonstrated importance of securing diverse export markets for EU products;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that a sustainable and competitive dairy sector with responsive tools is the goal of the Milk Package; stresses that the issues identified in the Milk Package remain a barrier to a sustainable, competitive and equitable milk market and a fair income for farmers;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that dairy farmers are particularly vulnerable to income variations and risks owing to high capital costs, volatile dairy commodity prices, input and energy costs, and that a sustainable livelihood from dairy farming is an ongoing challenge as production costs are frequently close to or above farm gate prices;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission to address the crisis currently facing the dairy sector as a result of the lack of adequate crisis instruments, a dip in global demand, global price volatility and the Russian embargo, and recognises the targeted measures taken thus far in addressing the impact of the Russian embargo;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the dairy crisis of 2009 occurred under the quota structure; this crisis demonstrated that the quota was not applied effectively in reducing volume according to demand, reminds the Commission that the delay in responding to the crisis forced many dairy farmers out of business, and expresses concern regarding the Commission’'s capacity to respond rapidly and effectively to market crises;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes thatRemains cautious regarding the medium and long-term prospects for the dairy sector in both domestic and global markets remain favourable and, as a key part of the agri- food industry, the dairy sector has significant long-term growth and job creation potential which should be targeted under the new Investment Plan. While prospects seem favourable it is important to remain vigilant without measures in place in the case of less positive development;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that EU dairy policy after the expiry of milk quotas presents an opportunity for the EU economy, but only if market measures ensure a fair price for farmers and considers that any future measures must strengthen its sustainability, competitiveness and facilitate growth and innovation;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Confidence and competition in emerging markets is a challenge for the dairy sector. China has seen a decline in self-sufficiency and an increase in import dependency for dairy products. However, any shift towards self-sufficiency will massively impact on global prices. Further, India has emerged as a competitor to European producers which will impact on price;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Notes the Russian ban on EU products damaged the Eastern European Market. It has also sparked competition for the same markets between Member states which can drive prices down;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Notes that consideration must be given to the long-term impact of climate change on the Dairy package. Agriculture accounts for 70% of worlds fresh water use, measures are required to deal with the long-term sustainability of dairy expansion. JRC report ‘An economic assessment of GHG mitigation policy options for EU agriculture’ calls for the reduction in herd numbers across the EU to reduce GHG emissions. The report outlines that it is likely that some farmers might have to leave the sector in case they are not able to cope with the GHG mitigation obligations. Energy prices and scarcity of resources will also affect the long term prospect for the dairy sector;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that so far the contracts are not working effectively as a result of lacking minimum standards and the current weak market position of farmers. Minimum standards should include: a defined quantity ; an agreed fixed price geared towards the average full costs of milk production including surcharges and reductions; defined contract terms and defined quality;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the sector could further explore the potential offered by longer- term integrated supply chain contracts, forwards contracts, fixed margin contracts, and the opportunity to ‘'lock in’' a milk price reflective of production costs for a set period of time; believes that the option to avail of new instruments in contractual relations should be available; contract mediation tools must also be made available;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that establishing producer organisations could be pushed by providing proactive political support encouraging farmers to consider Pos as adequate instruments. Incentives and supports should include funding, information, administrative support, and raising of pooling limits;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes the significance of establishing Interbranch Organisations for ensuring transparency and sharing of best practice;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Notes the important role of dairy cooperatives in helping farmers market their product and manage the risk to their income;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Proposes supports be extended to Cooperatives to modernise their operations;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the importance of the Milk Market Observatory (MMO) in disseminating and analysing market data and calls for an increased role for the MMO; recommends that the Commission take the necessary action to ensure that the MMO is in a position to communicate early warnings to the Commission, Member States and relevant stakeholders, when the market situation so requires; considers that the information provided by the MMO should involve updates on market and price trends, and should be easily accessible and user-friendly for all stakeholders; the analysis of the MMO should be updated more regularly. The MMO should play a role in future crisis management for the dairy market;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Proposes a mechanism be established for stakeholders to make recommendations for new measures and give feedback on existing measures and instruments;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that global dairy demand is predicted to grow by 2 % per annum, offering opportunities for products of EU origin; notes, howeverpoints out that a blind expectation of export growth is irresponsible and dangerous, moves should be made in establishing a stable dairy market. Notes, that the market is increasingly dominated by dried dairy products;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that bilateral trade negotiations may represent strategic opportunities for the EU dairy sector, however must be approached with extreme vigilance to ensure sustainable and equitable benefits for agriculture sector as a whole;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes the dangers associated with FTAs such as TTIP as a threat to vulnerable sectors in agriculture. Urges the Commission to immediately introduce measures to protect agriculture as a vulnerable sector in ongoing negotiations;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. The greatest risk to European dairy farming and to the consumer will be posed by falling quality and health standards resulting from FTAs;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. The non-recognition of PDO status called for by the American dairy industry and producers also poses a threat;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses the continuing need to identify and develop new markets, increase the EU global market share, secure fair access for EU exporters and stimulate export growth in a sustainable way;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses the need to introduce instruments so that the market can also react to falling exports in order to be able to handle whatever situation might occur;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the sector has not engaged with the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) schemes in a meaningful manner; calls on the Commission to simplify access to these schemes;
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses the need to introduce a market management programme combining market surveillance tools with reactive intervention mechanism to identify impending crises and provide an action plan;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to implement more responsive and realistic safety net provisions, and for the intervention price to be fixed in the short term at 25c/l until measures are put in place to ensure that intervention price is more reflective of productions costs and adapted as the market changes;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Recommends that the intervention price be revised on a biannual basis to keep balance with rapid changes in the market and conditions;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the importance of a more responsive and realistic crisis instrument, and recommends that the Commission engage with the sector on the possibility of using risk management instruments such as the futures markets to take advantage of the volatility in the sectora Market Management Programme outlined in point 24 and the futures markets to stabilise the market to increase its competitiveness;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on Member States to introduce legislation to prohibit below cost selling;
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Notes that dairy producers will be in an even weaker position without a crisis programme. Measures introduced must strengthen the position of producers and achieve a more level playing field with large food corporate groups and retailers;