13 Amendments of Cristina MAESTRE MARTÍN DE ALMAGRO related to 2021/2239(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, after 12 months the list of almost all of the secondary legislation needed for the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 is now ready, although that is not the case for the Delegated Regulation regulating organic salt; whereas this text will have to give priority to the natural processes, without additives or carbon emissions during preparation, that characterise sea salt, for it to be given organic certification;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the ‘Strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture for the period 2021 to 2030’ were published in May 2021 and will be developed in the National Strategic Plans;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition of organic farming as one of the important components on the EU’s path towards more sustainable food systems and the ambition of increasing the EU’s agricultural area under organic farming by 2030; recognises, at the same time, the potential for other sustainable farming methods, such as integrated production and biocontrol, to contribute to the Green Deal’s objectives;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that for an EU action plan to succeed, it must stimulate and mobilise the Member States; expresses the view, therefore, that Member States should be encouraged to develop their own national OAPsand/or regional OAPs, in coordination with their National Strategic Plan, with concrete, time-bound actions;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that Member States should engage all stakeholders, especially organic farmers and associations, cooperatives, local and regional authorities, consumer and private sector representatives and the hospitality industry, in a consultative process when adopting their national and/or regional OAPs to achieve the best possible synergies;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the importance of speeding up the development of organic aquaculture in the EU; notes that a quarter of all fisheries products come from aquaculture; points out, however, that most aquaculture consumption comes from imports, which represent 60% of the total supply; notes, therefore, that there is potential for enormous growth, which we must harness in order to develop European aquaculture, especially organic aquaculture;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines the need to coordinate the measures on organic aquaculture with the new Strategic Guidelines for European aquaculture for 2021-2030 and its development in the Member States and the regions;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports the Commission in further promoting the EU organic logo among consumers, including through organic school schemes; emphasises that it is of paramount importance that consumer surveys on organics are followed by actions to further raise awareness of organic farmingthe intrinsic value of organic farming and to provide accurate information to ensure that the new initiatives on sustainable food labelling do not weaken the EU organic logo or create confusion among consumers regarding the scope and meaning of each;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the role to be played by supermarkets and the various food supply chains in promoting and supporting the EU organic logo, highlighting its value and avoiding confusion among consumers, for example in cases where organic livestock production must have additional animal welfare stamps when the official organic livestock certification already comprises 14 animal welfare checks;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that increasing green public procurement (GPP) in the Member States can serve as a strong stimulus for action towards the organic target; believes that in order to increase the use of GPP, it is essential to incorporate coordination with the sector, through its representative organisations, with a view to ensuring that the procurement runs smoothly; believes that the EU institutions should lead by example; calls on the Commission to research current structural and logistical barriers and to promote the use of GPP criteria in the Member States, as well as actions to improve information, education and the promotion of organics in order to make this measure more effective;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that an adequate common agricultural policy (CAP) budget, and compatibility with funding from other European funds or programmes, should be provided to create incentives for farmers to convert to and maintain organic farming practices at national level, through rural development measures or newly introduced eco-schemes, or a combination of the two; calls on the Member States to support generational renewal in organic farming;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for more research and information on the potential benefits of using plant biostimulants in organic farming, and how they contribute to nutrient absorption and better performance in this production model;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the need for harmonised European systems for the certification of inputs for organic farming in order to prevent the proliferation of private certifications with different requirements and control systems; calls on the Commission to accelerate its EU- wide harmonisation through the PADPE;