14 Amendments of Anne SANDER related to 2022/2183(INI)
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the first food riots that broke out in Arab countries in 2008 demonstrated just how effectively food can be used as a weapon to cause geopolitical instability;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Biodiversity Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production that could jeopardise food security in the EU and in certain third countries;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas almost 34% of European farmers were 65 or older in 2016 and the fact that many farmers will be retiring in the years to come is a matter of great concern in a number of Member States and that generational renewal is thus one of the biggest challenges for a resilient agricultural sector in the EU; whereas young farmers in particular are innovative and, if properly motivated and empowered, are willing to make investments that may increase the sustainability and competitivity of agriculture;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas agriculture is of great importance in the outermost regions, in particular for jobs, land management and food security, and these territories face constant challenges because of their geographical remoteness, small size, topography and climate; whereas the European Commission needs to take account, whenever necessary, of these specificities pursuant to Article 349 TFEU;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the sharp rise in global fertiliser prices, together with the sharp rise in other input costs, is creating difficulties for farmers, and threatening the productivity of upcoming crops and thus food security; whereas in September 2022 the prices of nitrogen fertilisers increased by 149% compared to the previous year;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have once again demonstrated the need for the EU to strengthen its food security and reduce its dependence on imports from outside the EU; supports the need for more supply sources for certain foodstuffs; welcomes the adoption, due to the exceptional current circumstances, of temporary measures to increase EU production during the 2022/23 harvest season, which will contribute to food security;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European Green Deal could be a milestone in the EU transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects, which have not yet been properly assessed, on EU farms and food security; calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of Green Deal legislative proposals on the EU farming sector; stresses that the decline of European agriculture would lead to an increase in imports and inevitably the relocation of European emissions; insists, therefore, that a synergy between sustainability and agricultural productivity be found;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recalls that in the humid tropics, agriculture has 20% phytosanitary coverage to respond to diseases, compared to 85% minimum on the continent; calls on the European Commission to urgently make a legislative proposal on new genomic techniques (NGTs) with a view to EU legislation being adopted by 2024 at the latest; as things stand, NGTs are the only solution in view of the lack of phytosanitary solutions for agriculture in the humid tropics;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that digital technologies and precision crop management can provide forward-looking solutions to the challenges arising when it comes to monitoring deforestation, the use of pesticides and fertilisers or water consumption for agriculture; calls on the Commission to step up and accelerate the use of digital innovation to modernise EU agriculture, enabling farmers to realise their full production potential and safeguard their incomes in the context of green transition; stresses that these new technologies can also provide alternative solutions to European farmers to help them meet new requirements, in particular pesticide and input reduction targets;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Expresses regret at the impact that the multiplication of free trade agreements has had on the European agricultural sector, which often faces unfair competition from third-country producers who are subject to far less strict legislation; calls, furthermore, for greater reciprocity with regard to production standards between European and third- country producers;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the inclusion in the Commission communication on ensuring the availability and affordability of fertilisers (COM(2022)0590) of a strategy to help farmers cope with exceptionally high costs; considers, however, that while it contains many valid medium and long- term policy recommendations, it fails to provide adequate support for farmers in the current crisis, which could have very serious implications for food security; urges the Commission to provide a more precise definition for the sensitive areas it intends to establish;
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to raise the limits for the use of nitrogen fertilisers derived from animal manure, e.g. RENURE2, in line with the limits currently applicable to fertilisers; calls on the Commission to consider a temporary exemption to bring down the cost of fertilisers for now, while seeking the introduction of long-term framework provisions to promote a circular economy on farms and reduce dependence on third- country resources; calls for more EU support for farmers confronted with the spike in prices; stresses, in this regard, the importance of the upcoming revision of the multiannual financial framework, which will make additional funding available for farmers in the midst of this unprecedented crisis; _________________ 2 RENURE: REcovered Nitrogen from manURE
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Recalls that legislation in support of low-carbon agriculture must be easily applied by the stakeholders who could help improve Europe’s food security by ensuring farmers receive better pay while enabling the agricultural sector to play an important role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; expresses regret, nonetheless, at the fact that the Commission did not take account in its proposal of the reduction of emissions on farms but only of sequestration;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls, furthermore, on the Commission to adopt a pragmatic approach and demonstrate technological neutrality when preparing delegated acts on the taxonomy, so as to ensure the regulation of the same name is truly effective;