15 Amendments of Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU related to 2020/2216(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Recital C
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;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
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;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in digitalization, AI and innovative tools intended to improve the quality and use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of developing technological applications which respond to real needs so that the agricultural sector can benefit to the full from them and farmers can choose the technology that best suits their activities;
Amendment 75 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
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;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
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;
Amendment 83 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preservsupported and that the introduction of new digital and AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and sustain traditional practices;
Amendment 91 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
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;
Amendment 98 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that AI technologies can and should be used to improve the traceability of products, including issues such as origin or production methods; , and that they can make a contribution to a range of activities along the entire agri- food chain;
Amendment 105 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that AI technologies must be promoted in order to maintain and actually improve agricultural productivity and sustainability, with an eye to the impact of climate change on agricultural practices; the introduction and application of these technologies will mean farmers having to acquire new skills and know-how, and there is hence a need to raise awareness and hold training courses at regional/local level, especially for small and medium-sized farms, where the use of digital technologies is not always viewed as profitable;
Amendment 115 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
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;
Amendment 121 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Invites the Member States to develop specific data analysis tools, with a special focus on costs/benefits, to provide farmers with the information they need on digital technologies;
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
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.