Activities of Petros KOKKALIS related to 2020/2216(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on Shaping the digital future of Europe: removing barriers to the functioning of the digital single market and improving the use of AI for European consumers
Amendments (15)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas climate change isand biodiversity loss are already having a significant impact on agriculture and is having an immediate impact on are negatively affecting crop and livestock production as well as the quality of agricultural productions;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 and the food demand will be substantially higher;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas new technologies can boost the transition to a more sustainable agri-food sector in the EU, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Farm to Fork strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy sets out to reduce the use of pesticides by 2030, which could be assisted through, the losses of nutrients from fertilisers and the antimicrobials by 50% until 2030, which could be assisted through the digitalisation of agri-food sector and the use of artificial intelligence (AI)and internet of things (IoT) technologies;;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that issues related to the wellbeing of agricultural workers and/or operatorsand protection of livelihood of farmers, agricultural workers and/or operators, societal demands on food and health, including safe, nutritious and sustainable food, animal welfare, and other ethical and social aspects should be a priority when it comes to assessing the applicability of AI in the sectorand IoT technologies in the sector and rural areas;
Amendment 46 #
1 a. Calls on all relevant stakeholders to work towards a European ethical standard/code of conduct on the use of AI and IoT in agri-food sector, ensuring the participation of the entire value chain, including farmers, agronomists, food producers, retailers, IT developers and consumers, in the deliberation process;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Stresses that IoT technologies and AI in particular present a significant opportunity for the modernisation, automation and improved efficiency and sustainability of the agri-food sector and for the local development in rural areas;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that targeted investments should be made in AI andthe research, development and deployment of IoT and AI technologies and other innovative tools intended to improve the quality and sustainable use of natural resources, such as soil and water for agriculture production in the EU; thus contributing to the biodiversity protection and to climate change adaptation and mitigation;
Amendment 67 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that the application of existing IoT technologies in the agricultural sector can result in increased crop production and improved crop quality; Considers the use of digital technologies and AI in the agri-food sector necessary for improving sustainability, efficiency, accuracy and productivity;
Amendment 71 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Amendment 78 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the family-model of European agriculture should be preserved and that the introduction of IoT and AI technologies could be harnessed to support the family model and, sustain traditional practices, protect small farmers and attract young generations in farming; notes that these technologies will give added value to local products, making small farming businesses profitable, competitive and sustainable;
Amendment 94 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that IoT and AI technologies can and should be used to improve the traceability of products including issues such as origin or production methods, as well as aspects like product sustainability, integrity, authenticity and prevention of food- related frauds; stresses that this will increase transparency, afford higher protection to producers and result in better information of consumers to choose healthy and sustainable diets;
Amendment 113 #
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 introduction and wider use of safe and reliable AI and innovative tools at affordable rates for beneficiaries; especially for young and small farmers and those in disadvantaged rural areas;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 124 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)