Activities of Daniel BUDA related to 2023/2015(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
European protein strategy (debate)
Amendments (63)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the JRC study of July 2020 on the Future of EU livestock: how to contribute to a sustainable agricultural sector,
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on European and global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to diversify its food supply chains and consolidate its production;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have had dramatic effects on global trade and have made it more apparent that the EU needs to strengthen and diversify its food supply chains;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas animal proteins produced in the European Union meet some of the highest sustainability standards in the world (animal welfare, overall level of the environment, including GHG emissions, social standards) and remain essential for ensuring a balanced diet and maintaining the vitality of rural areas;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas circularity between plant- based and animal proteins are crucial for the future transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas animal husbandry can generate highly bioavailable proteins for human nutrition;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas livestock is producing valuable fertilizer as a by-product that supports the EU's resilience in food production;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the market for plant-based and alternative sources of protein is steadily increasing due to consumer demandhas developed in recent years;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas interest in insects for human and especially animal consumption is growing;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas research and innovation on plant proteinsall sources of protein, both plant-based, including cereals, oilseeds, protein plants and feeds, and also of animal origin needs to be scaled up;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas it is important to adopt a value chain approach in order to create added value for plant-based protein sources;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the consumption of animal proteins produced in the EU is more sustainable and helps to support resilience, health and food security;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas organic livestock farming has been suffering from a shortage of organic protein feeds for many years and is dependent on imports;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to urgently present a comprehensive EU animal and plant-based protein strategy introducing effective measures to increase the EU’s production of protein in the short, medium and long term;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 1 a (new)
1a. Circular economy principles;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Mobilisation of grassland as protein source utilized by ruminant husbandry;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of plant-based and alternativsustainable protein for food and feed;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 3 a (new)
3a. Application of the principle of positive mass balance with regard to dry matter and proteins in plant-based protein development actions;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 5 a (new)
5a. Development of concrete actions in relation to innovation, research and development of sustainably produced proteins;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 5 b (new)
Paragraph 2 – point 5 b (new)
5b. Educating and informing consumers with regard to the health benefits of consuming animal and plant- based proteins;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that, from a geopolitical and strategic perspective, dependencies on a single or few suppliers must be reduced; to encourage competitiveness and avoid the creation of monopolies; underlines that this can only be done in stages, to allow for the development and adoption by farmers of the necessary technologies, such as breeding techniques, sustainable crop protection products and fertilisers;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that, from a geopolitical and strategic perspective, in crucial sectors such as food and feed supply, the self-sufficiency levels need to be significantly strengthened;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that the protein strategy should acknowledge the sustainable development of all possible protein sources; contributing to both increased protein independence of the EU and its resilience, and also an enhanced role for all sources of protein in the circular economy;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that any EU protein strategy should take account of the contribution made by the production of proteins in the EU to the Sustainable Development Goals in a globalised context;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that protein production must be recognised as a crucial aspect of the EU food and feed system;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternative sources of protein as well as grassland-based ruminant husbandry in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that improved protein production contributes to greater supply chain efficiency;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Whereas a circular economy and ensuring the production of all available protein types are essential both to maintain a high level of health and to enable the transition to truly sustainable food systems;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that ruminants are the best and most efficient solution to make protein from grassland available for human consumption as ruminants convert non edible biomass and protein in edible biomass and protein;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines that according to the EU feed protein balance sheet, all plant- based protein types can contribute to increased production of proteins in the EU: proteins with less than 15% protein content (feeds, cereals), proteins with medium protein content of 15-30% (dry feeds, wheat bran), proteins with high protein content of 30-50% (oilseed meal), proteins with very high protein content of over 50% (by-products of the starch industry, potato proteins, processed animal proteins, insect proteins). Also underlines that research into animal proteins can contribute to an increase in this production;
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Draws attention to the need to scale up research and development of crop varieties with short production cycles providing additional sources of proteins and suitable for intermediate crops within existing crop rotations;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that farmers should be able to continue to fertilise grassland with manure in order to be adequately self- sufficient in terms of protein, such as in the case of cattle farms. Properly fertilised grass is still by far the most efficient, affordable and sustainable source of proteins for ruminants; calls on the Commission to propose medium- and long- term policy measures to close the nutrient loop, such as enabling the use of products based on nitrogen which has been recovered nitrogen from manure (RENURE) products; or digested;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that pest and pathogen control plays a vital role in successful protein crop harvests, and therefore monitoring and scientific research on occurrence, development and spread of these pests and pathogens is crucial; recognises that the development of efficient measures to reduce the economic damage caused by these pests and pathogens and the development of alternative measures in terms of technical innovations like precision farming or robotic, beneficial insects or low-hazard pesticides are important to enhance the European protein production overall;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the production of biomethane, biogas, biofuels or other bio- based chemicals that use biowaste streams is a source of important revenue to enhance and capture the value of protein-rich crops and strengthen their business case for farmers, while at the same time offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and contributing to a significant reduction in GHG emissions;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of plant-based protein and proteins of animal origin that are produced sustainably and their fundamental role in terms of added value and the fact that the development of the sector will benefit European farmers, soil quality, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the big potential of plant-based protein as well as meat, milk and milk products from ruminants fed with protein from grassland, and the fact that the development of the sectors will benefit European farmers, soil quality, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, the climate and human health;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands as a protein source; underlines that the most efficient way and therefore first choice to make permanent grassland available for human consumption is via ruminant husbandry; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of forage (grasslands as a protein source; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining, grass clover, etc.) and combining it with livestock production as a protein source;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is of the opinion that aquaculture is an important protein producer and that the use of algae as a feed additive is a promising way of reducing emissions from livestock and a good source of protein for feed;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the opinion that authorisations made solely through novel food legislation should be based on the safety of the product and its impact on human health;
Amendment 525 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Takes note of the fact that innovative cell-based food presents ethical, social, environmental and economic challenges; the Novel Food Regulation is not suitable for these products and that a specific dedicated approach must be defined in the interests of consumers;
Amendment 541 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternative proteinssustainable production of all types of proteins in the EU;
Amendment 550 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Encouraging the production of soy in the European Union as a source of plant-based protein by incentivising investment in research and development to improve crop quality and yield is recommended. Draws attention to the need to ensure access to funding and the need for additional support for agricultural producers, including small producers, to increase soy production in the EU. Considers it necessary to identify and promote agricultural best practices for soy cultivation in the EU, including the use of sustainable production technologies and compliance with environmental protection rules. Draws attention to the need to reduce dependence on soy in animal feeds from third countries;
Amendment 557 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that improved coordination and collaboration between the supply chain’s stakeholders is needed to bridge the current gaps between farmers, processors and retailers; underlines that the role of farmers’ organisations and agricultural cooperatives is crucial in this regard;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates the farm to fork strategy’s target of reducing food waste by 50 %, which could be partly reached through a more circular agriculture sector; reiterates the farm to fork strategy’s prerequisite that ensuring a sustainable livelihood for primary producers is essential for the success of the strategy's targets;
Amendment 571 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Recalls that the production of animal proteins based on inedible resources used as feeds (feeds, by- products of protein plant processing) contributes greatly to circularity by reducing food waste and gives significant added value to protein plant production, and is also essential for dynamic rural areas, landscape management and environmental conservation;
Amendment 600 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that action at all levels is needed in order to increase protein production by supporting farmers, especially small and medium-sized farms and family farms;
Amendment 611 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Draws attention to the continually increasing global demand for proteins, including for proteins of animal origin;
Amendment 613 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Recalls the EU’s commitments to the UN SDGs and the significant contribution that EU agriculture and aquaculture make to the provision of sustainable proteins, taking account of the contribution made by EU protein production to the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 623 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Amendment 663 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii
Paragraph 32 – point viii
viii. A combination of common agricultural policy rules that provide a stable framework, flexible management practices and incentives for the production ofa more protein-rich harvest of crops, grassland and legumes;
Amendment 665 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point viii a (new)
viiia. A regulatory framework for the sustainable use of plant protection products that also allows for monitoring and scientific research on occurrence, development and spread of pests and pathogens jeopardous for successful protein crop harvests;
Amendment 666 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point viii b (new)
Paragraph 32 – point viii b (new)
viiib. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the development of alternative measures for plant protection in terms of technical innovations like precision farming or robotic, beneficial insects and low-hazard pesticides;
Amendment 668 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Amendment 685 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xi
Paragraph 32 – point xi
xi. A framework that has a higher tolerance towards technical difficultiesGreater flexibility in the legal framework for processed animal proteins to maximise its use as protein in animal feed, while maintaining a high safety levels of processed agricultural productssafety;
Amendment 691 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
Paragraph 32 – point xiii
xiii. A clear research and development funding strategy to promote and stimulate the market uptake of plant-basabsorption of sustainably produced proteins for food and feed in the EU; with regard to protein crops such as legumes, this research and development funding strategy must be long term, in view of the current lack of research and market incentivisation;
Amendment 704 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii a (new)
Paragraph 32 – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia) Research with regard to improving the sustainability of livestock farming systems, especially with regard to the use of inedible ingredients and by-products in feed, should continue to be supported;
Amendment 709 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point xiii b (new)
Paragraph 32 – point xiii b (new)
(xiiib) draws the Commission’s attention to the need to amend Annex III to the Nitrates Directive to facilitate the use of RENURE and digestate in biological waste obtained through anaerobic digestion of animal effluents;