3 Amendments of Andreas MÖLZER related to 2010/2111(INI)
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of increasing the protein crop production within the European Union; points out however that the difference between the market price of cereals and protein crops, the strong international price competition, and the comparative advantage of third-country producers stemming from climatic conditions, greater farm-size and, lower environmental requirements, low staffing costs and low land prices necessitates the targeted support of protein crop production;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the European Commission to establish a monitoring mechanism on the origin of protein crops imported to the European Union, revealing especially the sustainability of applied farming practices in the country of origin, and the use of genetically modified organisms; underlines that occasional on-site checks are also necessary to this end; reiterates its call not to authorise GMOs in the European Union;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasizes that the treatment of slaughter offal, swill, meat and bone meal shall meet strict provisions on the protection of human health andbeings, animals and the environment, also methane emissions stemming from the process shall be reduced; considers that under the current regulatory framework animal-waste is best utilised in biogas production and calls on the Commission and Member States to favour the use of animal-waste for that purpose.