32 Amendments of Carmen AVRAM related to 2023/2015(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
– having regard to the Communication of the European Commission " Towards a Strong and Sustainable EU Algae Sector", published on the 15th of November 2022,
Amendment 40 #
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 diversify its food supply chains and strengthen its production;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas animal-based proteins in the EU meet some of the highest sustainability standards in the world, represent a vital component of a balanced diet and preserve the vitality of the rural areas in the EU;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas both plant-based and animal-based proteins are part of a crucial mix for the transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas plant-based proteins are also crucial for the transition towards more sustainable food systems with a reduced climate impact;
Amendment 111 #
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 demanddriven by demand, which is still in a pre-mature phase;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas cell-based agriculture and seafood farming areseafood is a promising and innovative solutions;
Amendment 148 #
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas organic animal husbandry has been suffering from a scarcity of organic protein feed for many years and is highly dependent on imports;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
3. The development of plant-based and alternative protein, such as algae, for food and feed;
Amendment 272 #
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; and in so doing the European sector needs holistic support to develop, implement and produce to cover the local demand;
Amendment 294 #
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, in order to achieve EU independence and resilience in terms of protein demand;
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that developing the production of plant and alternativenimal sources ofd proteins in the EU is an effective way of addressing many of the environmental and climate challenges that the EU faces;
Amendment 360 #
8. Stresses that European businessefarmers and agricultural producers must become more competitive;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to propose medium- and long-term policy measures to close the nutrient loop, such as enabling the use of recovered nitrogen from digestate from bio-waste and other manure (RENURE) products;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Developing plant-based and alternative and animal-based protein for food and feed
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands as a protein source; highlights that properly fertilised grass with manure remains the most efficient, affordable and sustainable source of protein for ruminants; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of grasslands as a protein source, in particular in combination with livestock production; highlights the relevance of projects that extract high- quality protein as well as biomethanol from grasslands through biorefining;
Amendment 460 #
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 promising source of protein for feed;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that innovative cell- based foodon, in particular new genomic techniques, can help increase protein production and support agriculture;
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that insects shcould be considered as alternative sources of protein, particularly for animal nutrition;
Amendment 540 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternativeall sources of proteins, including plant-based proteins;
Amendment 547 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for more research and development into plant-based and alternative proteins;
Amendment 560 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines that improved coordination and collaboration between the supply chain’s stakeholders, through inter alia farmers organisations and agri- cooperatives, is needed to bridge the current gaps between farmers, processors and retailers;
Amendment 562 #
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, their organizations, processors and retailers;
Amendment 588 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that the production of renewable energy is linked to the production of protein and therefore farmers need to be assisted in producing and supplying renewable energy;
Amendment 589 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Recognises that the production of renewable energy at farm level is linked to the production of protein, and should be further facilitated;
Amendment 628 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ii
Paragraph 32 – point ii
ii. Novel food legislation that simplifies and speeds up authorisation processes, while ensuring the proper evaluation of potential risks for human consumption;
Amendment 656 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point vii
Paragraph 32 – point vii
vii. A carbon removal certification framework that enables carbon farming practices related to the growing of protein- rich crops, while ensuring additional income for farmers;
Amendment 674 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Paragraph 32 – point ix
Amendment 696 #
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 sustainable protein sources, including plant-based proteins, for food and feed in the EU;