3 Amendments of Richard ASHWORTH related to 2010/2100(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the assistance of the food facility established by the EU with a budget of EUR 1 billion to provide, from 2009 to 2011, rapid support to over 50 priority countries worldwide facing soaring food prices with the aim to increase the local food production capacity and supply, thus empowering local farming communities; considers, however, that further extension of this food facility, or additional allocation of funding to it, should not be automatic, but decided based on an independent impact assessment of the funds disbursements' efficiency in improving food security in all the beneficiary countries;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. BWelieves that price volatility results from the increased unregulated liberalisation of trade in agricultural products, and that it isl functioning global markets are and will become increasingly important to help us mitigate against climate change induced events; protectionist or isolationist policies such as the recent Russian and Indian export bans exacerbate existing problems and induce further and more extreme price volatility, it is therefore, necessary to create regulatory mechanisms that can ensure a degree of market stability and a more transparent food chain, thus responding to the need to guarantee producers a decent standard of living;
Amendment 62 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the EU and ACP countries to develop joint research and training capacities in sustainable farming methods, including organic farming, notably through public-private partnerships, and joint ventures, or public-private partnerships where applicable, and to adopt a responsible and balanced approach in respect to agrofuels and non-food crop production in developing countries; considers that, if conducted in a sustainable manner, such production can also increase rural household revenues and welfare, while reducing their dependence on fuel imports;