10 Amendments of Chris MACMANUS related to 2022/2040(INI)
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers the fact that recent supply chain disruption, notably caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war against Ukraine, has highlighted the EU agricultural sector’s reliance on complex import and export chains; calls for a shift to a sustainable, resilient and fair agricultural model anchored in the EU territories and with the wellbeing of our primary producers at its centre;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that this moment should be used as an opportunity to reset supply chains, in a way that incorporates due diligence for responsible business conduct;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes that in situations where trade is taking place with third countries the carbon footprint of the food's journey should be minimised, through the thorough consideration of the mode of transport to be used;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that import dependency increases vulnerability to external shocks, as now observed in fuel, fertiliser and feed chains; calls for EU production to be recalibrated towards sustainable practices which reduce the need for inputs, for example by advancing IPM, and to focus primarily on EU demand for healthy food; calls on Member States to ensure greater farmer autonomy via the strategic plans, notably through strong support for organic production and the organic sector as a whole;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that localised, short supply chains contribute to the resilience of food supply chains overall, which ensures profitable paths for production and distribution; stresses that actors in such chains face specific challenges, such as weak access to government support; calls on Member States to provide strong support for cooperation measures under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development in order to expand the networks of small producers and increase their individual viability;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the importance of the Directive on Unfair Trading Practices (UTPs) in regulating the relationship between producers and buyers; In this regard, calls for its principles to be built on to further regulate the relationship between third country suppliers and EU business buyers;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates that climate change and, biodiversity loss and civil discontent resulting from spiralling food prices pose a high risk of disrupting both primary production and logistics;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Highlights that the health and labour conditions of agri-food workers affect labour availability in the supply chain, therefore care for the wellbeing of these workers must be mainstreamed into all proposals for a sustainable supply chain;
Amendment 76 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need forto protect farmers through market regulation and appropriate public stocks to tackle market crises and price volatility, to secure supply and to prevent speculation; calls for market transparency and timely information on public and private stocks;
Amendment 85 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that EU engagement in global food governance must recognise and promote the right to food, as well as the food sovereignty of its trading partners and their right to regulate their exports and stocks to secure their own needs, as a failure to make this change in current and new trading agreements and relationships will perpetuate a clear imbalance in bargaining power between the EU and developing countries.