98 Amendments of Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ related to 2011/0282(COD)
Amendment 84 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to ensure the immediate start and efficient implementation of rural development programmes, support from the EAFRD should be based on the existence of sound administrative framework conditions. Member States should therefore assess compliance with certain ex ante conditionalities. Each Member State should prepare either a national rural development programme for its entire territory or a set of regional programmes, a set of regional programmes, or both a national programme and a set of regional programmes. In the event that a Member State chooses to submit both a national programme and a set of regional programmes, the measures or types of operations should be planned at national or regional level. Each programme should identify a strategy for meeting targets in relation to the Union priorities for rural development and a selection of measures. Programming should comply with Union priorities for rural development, while being adapted to national contexts and complement the other Union policies, in particular the agricultural market policy, cohesion policy and the common fisheries policy. Member States which opt for a set of regional programmes should be able to also prepare a national framework, without a separate budgetary allocation, in order to facilitate co-ordination among the regions in addressing nation-wide challenges. In the event that a Member State chooses to submit both a national programme and regional programmes, the national framework should contain common elements to ensure coherence between the programmes.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) In cases where over 50 % of the total workforce in the sector is made up of salaried workers, or where most jobs are held by casual or seasonal workers in respect of some States, regions and crops, employees are particularly at risk of exclusion and poverty. Given that inclusion and poverty reduction is one of the six priorities of the Europe 2020 Strategy, the working conditions and social well-being of agricultural employees or agricultural salaried workers, and casual or seasonal workers in particular, should be improved. In this context, seasonal commitments to repeat employment should also be promoted (for the purposes of job stability) in order to help salaried workers gain professional status and to improve, in turn, the competitiveness and image of the sector in question.
Amendment 147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Producer groups help farmers to face jointly the challenges posed by increased competition and consolidation of downstream markets in relation to the marketing of their products including in local markets. The setting up of producer groups should therefore be encouraged. In order to ensure the best use of limited financial resources only producer groups that qualify as SMEs should benefit from support. In order to ensure that the producer group becomes a, associations of such groups, inter- branch organisations, management cooperatives and other types of associative bodies should therefore be encouraged. In order to stimulate concentration of supply, additional forms of support over and above those provided for the establishment of the above-mentioned bodies should also be organised. In order to ensure that the producer group or other types of bodies mentioned above become viable entityies, a business plan or action programme should be submitted as a condition for the recognition of a producer groupsuch bodies by Member States. To avoid providing operating aid and maintain the incentive role of support, its maximum duration should be limited to five years.
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Agri-environment-climate payments should continue to play a prominent role in supporting the sustainable development of rural areas and in responding to society's increasing demands for environmental services. They should further encourage farmers and other land managers to serve society as a whole by introducing or continuing to apply agricultural practices contributing to climate change mitigation and adaptation and compatible with the protection and improvement of the environment, the landscape and its features, natural resources, the soil and genetic diversity. In this context the conservation of genetic resources in agriculture and the additional needs of farming systems that are of high nature value should be given specific attention. Payments should contribute to covering additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments undertaken and should only cover commitments going beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements, in accordance with the "polluter pays" principle. In many situations the synergies resulting from commitments undertaken jointly by a group of farmers multiply the environmental and climate benefit. However, joint action brings additional transaction costs which should be compensated adequately. In order to ensure that farmers and other land managers are in a position to correctly implement the commitments they have undertaken, Member States should endeavour to provide them with the required skills and knowledge. Member States should maintain the level of efforts made during the 2007-2013 programming period and have to spend a minimum of 25% of the total contribution from the EAFRD to each rural development programme for climate change mitigation and adaptation and land management, through the agri- environment-climate, organic farming, forestry, Natura 2000 payments and payments to areas facing natural or other specific constraints measures as well as payments to areas covered by the application of Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora, Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds, or Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) The main threat to renewable natural resources in rural areas in the Mediterranean is the risk of forest fires. Appropriate rural development in these areas should therefore include monitoring and prevention measures, including efforts to inform and raise awareness among the local population and those who visit such areas for various reasons.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to facilitate the management of EAFRD funds, a single contribution rate of the EAFRD to rural development programming should be set in relation to public expenditure in the Member States. In order to take account of the particular importance or nature of certain types of operations, specific contribution rates should be set in relation to them. In order to mitigate the specific constraints resulting from level of development, remoteness and insularity an appropriate contribution rate of the EAFRD should be set for less- developed regions, transition regions, outermost regions referred to in the Treaty and the smaller Aegean islands.
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) Moreover, in view of ensuring consistency with the rural development measures eligible for Union support and in order to simplify procedures, payments made by the Member States, intended to provide additional national financing for rural development operations for which Union support is granted and which do not fall within the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty, should be authorised as a part of programming under a notification procedure in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation. In order to ensure their appropriate monitoring, when assessing these payments the Commission should apply the criteria established for the application of Article 107 of the Treaty by way of analogy. In order to ensure that additional national financing which is not authorised by the Commission is not implemented, the Member State concerned should not put its proposed additional financing for rural development into effect until it has been approved. Payments made by Member States intended to provide additional national financing for rural development operations for which Union support is granted and which fall outside the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty should be notified to the Commission pursuant to Article 108(3) of the Treaty, unless they fall under a regulation, adopted pursuant to Council Regulation 994/9821, and may not be put into effect until this procedure has resulted in a final approval by the Commission.
Amendment 213 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) "transition regions": regions whose gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is between 75 % and 90 % of the average GDP of the EU-27;
Amendment 230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
(xa) "salaried agricultural worker": an employee of a farmer, whether on a permanent, permanent seasonal or temporary contract, whose activity is fundamental to farming and the value chain, and whose employment conditions concerning stability, security and professionalism should be made an objective for improvement.
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point x b (new)
(xb) "woman farmer": a woman who carries out an 'agricultural activity' as defined in this Regulation.
Amendment 345 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
a) facilitating restructuring of farms facing major structural problems, notably farms with a low degree of market participation, market-oriented farms in particular sectors and farms in need of agricultural diversification;
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c a (new)
(ca) improving the working conditions and social well-being of the groups most vulnerable to and most affected by imbalances in the sector, such as salaried workers, especially casual and seasonal farm workers.
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. A Member State may submit either a a single programme for its entire territory or a set of regional programmes, or both a national programme and a set of regional programmes. If a Member State chooses to submit both a national programme and a set of regional programmes, the measures or types of operations should be planned at national or regional level.
Amendment 464 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Member States with regional programmes may also submit for approval a national framework containing common elements for these programmes without a separate budgetary allocation. If a Member State chooses to submit a national programme alongside regional programmes, the national framework must contain common elements to ensure that the programmes are consistent.
Amendment 526 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) concentrating supply and/or marketing products via associations of producer organisations recognised under Article 106 of Regulation (EC) No … (Single CMO Regulation).
Amendment 528 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d c (new)
dc) casual workers, seasonal farm workers and the fight against poverty in rural areas.
Amendment 529 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d d (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d d (new)
dd) fragile productive ecosystems with special economic, social and environmental characteristics which are in a state of decay.
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d e (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d e (new)
de) women farmers.
Amendment 531 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d f (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d f (new)
df) organic farming.
Amendment 537 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Thematic sub-programmes may also address specific needs relating to the restructuring of agricultural sectors with a significant impact on the development of a specific rural area or other special interest requirements of the Member State.
Amendment 557 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States that have opted for regionalised programming may include thematic sub-programmes in a national programme.
Amendment 577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point d
d) the assessment of the ex ante conditionalities and, where required, the actions referred to in Article 17(4) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] and the milestones established for the purpose ofpertaining to rural development referred to in Annex V which are relevant to the programme and, where required, the actions referred to in Article 197(4) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012];
Amendment 603 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
In addition to the ex ante conditionalities referred to in Annex IV, the general ex ante conditionalities established in Annex IV of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] shall apply for the EAFRDto programming of the EAFRD, if they are relevant.
Amendment 614 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
iva) a transfer of funds between programmes with a view to avoiding the loss of EAFRD resources.
Amendment 638 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Only those farmers classed as ‘active farmers’ under the Direct Payments Regulation shall benefit from measures targeting agricultural holdings.
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
A special emphasis shall be placed on training for salaried agricultural workers, which will be provided by businesses and organisations representing this group working in concert.
Amendment 658 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support under this measure shall be for the benefit of persons engaged in the agricultural, food and forestry sector, land managers and other economic actors which are SMEs operating in rural areas, as well as public bodies that provide training and transfer know-how to the food industry and forestry sector.
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The provider, or recipient, of training or other knowledge transfer and information action provider shall be the beneficiary of the support.
Amendment 673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Support shall be limited to the maximum amount laid down in Annex I.
Amendment 687 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) help farmers, forest holders and SMEs in rural areas benefit from the use of advisory services on energy efficiency, food-quality and hygiene rules, processing technologies, food labelling and direct- marketing strategies for the improvement of the economic and environmental performance as well as the climate friendliness and resilience of their holding, enterprise and/or investment;
Amendment 707 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The authorities or bodies selected to provide advice shall have the appropriate resources in the form of regularly trained and qualified staff and advisory experience and reliability with respect to the fields they advise in. The beneficiaries shall be chosen through calls for proposals. The selection procedure shall be objective and be open to public as well as to private bodies and professional agricultural organisations.
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
c) the requirements or actions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, the protection of water and soil, animal and plant disease prevention, combating, eradication and notification and innovation as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No HR/2012;
Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Support under this measure shall cover new participation by farmers in:
Amendment 781 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Similarly, producer organisations and other agricultural associations that develop a certification system with a collective focus that complies with EU guidelines on best practices applicable to voluntary certification schemes for agricultural and food products must also be eligible for support under this article in order to help cover the costs of: – advice and assistance on developing producer initiatives; – administrative support in managing the system; – conducting internal audits to ensure on-going improvement.
Amendment 784 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Support may also cover costs arising from information and promotion activities for products under the quality schemes referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b).
Amendment 840 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
c) concern infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, energy supply and, water management and renewable energy generating facilities associated with irrigation; o
Amendment 889 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Support under this measure shall be limited to the maximum support rates laid down in Annex I. These maximum rates may be increased for young farmers, collective investments and integrated projects involving support under more than one measure, investments in areas facing significant natural constraints as referred to in Article 33(3), areas forming part of the Natura 2000 network and operations supported in the framework of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability in accordance with the support rates laid down in Annex I. However, the maximum combined support rate may not exceed 90%.
Amendment 971 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Support under paragraph 1(a)(ii) shall be granted to farmers or members of the farm household diversifying into non- agricultural activities and to non- agricultural micro- and small- enterpriseSMEs in rural areas.
Amendment 987 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Support under paragraph 1(b) shall be granted to non- agricultural micro- and small- enterpriseSMEs in rural areas and to farmers or members of the farm household.
Amendment 1007 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1123 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(a) shall be granted to public and private land-owners and tenants, municipalities and their associations and shall cover the costs of establishment and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of maintenance, including early and late cleanings, for a maximum period of ten15 years.
Amendment 1135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Both agricultural and non-Only agricultural land shall be eligible. Species planted shall be adapted to the environmental and climatic conditions of the area and answer to minimum environmental requirements. No support shall be granted for the planting of short rotation coppice, Christmas trees or fast growing trees for energy production. In areas where afforestation is made difficult by severe pedo-climatic conditions support may be provided for planting other perennial woody species such as shrubs or bushes suitable to the local conditions.
Amendment 1147 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(b) shall be granted to public and private landowners, tenants, municipalities and their associations and shall cover the costs of establishment and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of maintenance for a maximum period of threfive years.
Amendment 1173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the establishment of protective infrastructure. In the case of firebreaks support may also cover aid contributing to maintenance costs. No support shall be granted for agricultural related activities in areas covered by agri-environment commitments; aid to livestock farmers whose cattle, through their grazing activity, prevent fires.
Amendment 1179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) establishing and improving forest fire, pest and diseases preventive and monitoring facilities and communication equipment, including monitoring and protective infrastructure;
Amendment 1211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(d) shall be granted to natural persons, private forest owners, private law and semi-public bodies, municipalities and their associations. In the case of state forests support may also be granted to bodies managing such forests, which are independent from the state budget.
Amendment 1231 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(e) shall be granted to public and private forest owners, municipalities and their associations and to SMEs for investments enhancing forestry potential or relating to processing and marketing adding value to forest products. In the territories of the Azores, Madeira, the Canary islands, the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93 and the French overseas departments support may also be granted to enterprises that are not SMEs.
Amendment 1265 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the establishment of producer organisation associations and/or groups or associations of producers responsible for overseeing the use of geographical indications and designations of origin or quality marks in accordance with EU law, as well as recognised interbranch organisations.
Amendment 1272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Support shall be granted to producer groups which are officially recognised by the Member States' competent authority on the basis of a business plan. It shall be limited to producer groups coming under the definition of SMEs or an action plan.
Amendment 1282 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
After a period of five years, producer groups shall be recognised as producer organisations pursuant to Article 106 of Regulation (EU) No … (Single CMO Regulation).
Amendment 1385 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) go beyond the statutory management requirements and the good agricultural and environmental condition provided for in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012 and the obligations established under Chapter 2 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012;
Amendment 1390 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) impose major changes in type of land use, and/or major restrictions in farming practice resulting in a significant loss of income.
Amendment 1426 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) areas, other than mountain areas, facing significant natural or demographic constraints; and
Amendment 1452 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Areas facing demographic constraints, defined by very low population density, may also be classified as areas other than mountain areas.
Amendment 1470 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Support under this measure shall be granted per hectare of forest to forest holders, municipalities and their associations who and public bodies which undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more forest-environment commitments. Bodies managing state owned forests may also benefit from support provided they are independent from the state budget.
Amendment 1489 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) co-operation approaches among different actors in the Union agriculture and food chain, forestry sector and among other actors that contribute to achieving the objectives and priorities of rural development policy, including inter-branch organisations, as well as actors and bodies tied in to the socio-economic development of rural areas. Producer groups responsible for quality designations, associative bodies and actors tied in to the socio-economic development of rural areas within the meaning of the sixth priority in Article 5 shall also be included, inter alia. Given that by their very nature they are cooperative structures, no more than one body shall be required for inter- branch organisations;
Amendment 1505 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) co-operation among smallvarious operators in organising joint work processes, sharing facilities and resources;
Amendment 1508 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) horizontal and vertical co-operation among supply chain actors for the establishment of logistic platforms to promote short supply chains and local markets and other kinds of supply channels different to the habitual ones;
Amendment 1514 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) promotion activities in a local context relating to the development of short supply chains and local markets and other kinds of supply channels different to the habitual ones;
Amendment 1535 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) cooperation in promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and economic development in rural areas.
Amendment 1536 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) promote agri-food contracts between producers and processors which take production costs into account in price referencing.
Amendment 1558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) financial contributions to mutual funds or insurance companies to pay financial compensations to farmers, for economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or, an environmental incident or adverse climatic events, including droughts;
Amendment 1577 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds or insurance premiums, providing compensation to farmers who experience a severe drop in their income.
Amendment 1586 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 2
2. For the purpose of paragraph 1 points (b) and (c), ‘mutual fund’ or ‘insurance company’ shall mean a scheme accredited by the Member State in accordance with its national law for affiliated farmers to insure themselves, whereby compensation payments are made to affiliated farmers affected by economic losses caused by the outbreak of an animal or plant disease or an environmental incident or adverse climatic events or experiencing a severe drop in their income.
Amendment 1588 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 3
Article 37 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1596 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 37(1)(a) shall only be granted for insurance contracts which cover for loss caused by an adverse climatic event or by an animal or plant disease or a pest infestation or a measure adopted in accordance with Directive 2000/29/EC to eradicate or contain a plant disease or pest which destroys more than 30 % of the average annual production of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preccauses a significant loss in income which takes into account the characteristics of each type of product or holding. The loss shall be calculated ing five-year period, excluding the highest and lowest entry terms of the equivalent yield loss in a specific year.
Amendment 1608 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – title
Article 39 – title
Mutual funds and insurance for animal and plant diseases and, environmental incidents and adverse climatic events
Amendment 1624 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 39 – paragraph 4
Article 39 – paragraph 4
4. As regards animal diseases, financial compensation under Article 37(1)(b) may only be granted in respect of diseases mentioned in the list of animal diseases established by the World Organisation for Animal Health and/or in the Annex to Decision 90/424/EEC, as well as for any other emerging disease not included in these lists.
Amendment 1636 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 37(1)(c) may only be granted where the drop of income exceeds 30% of the average annual income of the individual farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Income for the purposes of Article 347(1)(c) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund or from insurance to farmers shall compensate for not more than 70% of the income lost.
Amendment 1642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Likewise the aid provided for in Article 37 may also be granted when the drop in annual income exceeds 30% of the farmer’s production costs per crop or livestock herd. Total income per crop or livestock herd shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support and deducting input costs, payments by the mutual fund or insurance company to farmers which shall compensate for not more than 70% of the income lost.
Amendment 1643 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 40 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to be eligible for support the mutual fund and the insurance premiums concerned shall:
Amendment 1644 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 3
Article 40 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall define the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual funds and the insurance premiums, in particular for the granting of compensation payments to farmers in the event of crisis and for the administration and monitoring of compliance with these rules.
Amendment 1653 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The financial contributions referred to in Article 37(1)(c) may only relate to the amounts paid by the mutual fund and through insurance premiums as financial compensation to farmers. In addition, the financial contribution may relate to interest on commercial loans taken out by the mutual fund for the purpose of paying the financial compensation to farmers in case of crisis.
Amendment 1662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 5
Article 40 – paragraph 5
5. Support shall be limited to the maximum rate laid down in Annex IThe competent authority of the Member State concerned shall formally recognise that there has been a significant drop in the farmer’s income.
Amendment 1663 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 1664 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Compensation from insurance shall be paid without any requirements or specifications being made as to the type or quantity of future production.
Amendment 1671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the tasks referred to in Article 30 of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] local action groups may also perform additional tasks delegated to them by the Managing Authority and/or the paying agency, except where these are directly related to agricultural holdings.
Amendment 1677 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) bodies that pursue development objectives consistent with the priorities laid down in Article 5 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Costs for the animation of the territory referred to in Article 31(d) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] are costs to cover tasks defined in Article 30(3) of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012], actions to inform about the local development strategy as well asnd project development tasks.
Amendment 1696 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) assessment costs to help ensure production methods are sustainable and economically viable.
Amendment 1708 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
3. In the case of irrigation, only investments that lead to a reduction of previous water use by at least 25% shall be considered as eligible expenditure. By way of derogation, in the Member States that adhered to the Union from 2004 onwardsinfrastructure and installations shall be deemed eligible expenditure when the aim is as follows: greater efficiency in the use of water and energy in agriculture; greater security regarding supply of water to agricultural produce; investments in new irrigareas of irrigated land under national installations can be considered eligible expenditure in cases where an environmental analysis provides evidence that the investment concerned is sustainable and has no negative environmental impacterest plans or regional policy plans which contribute to rural development and territorial rebalancing. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts, in accordance with Article 90, establishing minimum standards for water use efficiency and environmental performance of irrigation equipment.
Amendment 1726 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. The Managing Authority of the rural development programme shall define selection criteria for operations under all measures following consultation with the Monitoring Committee. Selection criteria shall aim to ensure equal treatment of applicants,that the measures targeting agricultural holdings are solely applied to ‘active farmers’ as defined in Regulation (EU) No [...] [DP]. Moreover these criteria shall aim to ensure a better use of financial resources and targeting of measures in accordance with the Union priorities for rural development. In defining selection criteria the principle of proportionality shall be taken into account in relation to small grants.
Amendment 1770 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54
Article 54
Amendment 1878 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) identification of regulatory bottlenecks impeding innovation and investment in research and development, in line with the principles established in the Commission communications COM(2005)97 on ‘Better regulation for growth and jobs in the European Union’ and COM(2010)543 on ‘Smart regulation in the European Union’
Amendment 1892 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 62 – paragraph 1
Article 62 – paragraph 1
1. EIP operational groups shall form part of the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability. They shall be set up by interested actors such as farmers (through representative professional organisations), researchers, advisors and businesses involved in the agriculture and food sector.
Amendment 1903 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1
Article 64 – paragraph 1
1. The total amount of Union support for rural development under this Regulation for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020, its annual breakdown and the minimum amount to be concentrated in less developed and transitional regions shall be fixed by the European Parliament and the Council, on a proposal from the Commission in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014 to 2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management for the same period.
Amendment 1925 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1
Article 65 – paragraph 1
1. The decision approving a rural development programme shall set the maximum contribution from the EAFRD to the programme. The decision shall clearly identify, where necessary, the appropriations allocated to the less developed and transitional regions.
Amendment 1938 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 50% of the eligible public expenditure in the other reg75 % for regions in transitions.
Amendment 1946 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) 80% for the measures referred to in Articles 15, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and 36, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] and for operations under Article 20(1)(a)(i). It may be increased to 90% for the programmes of transitional less developed, the and outermost regions and the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93;
Amendment 1992 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – title
Article 66 – title
Funding for operations with a significant contribution to innovation and job creation.
Amendment 1995 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 66 – paragraph 1
Article 66 – paragraph 1
The funds transferred to the EAFRD in application of Article 7(2) of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012 shall be reservused for operations which provide a significant contribution to innovation relevant to agricultural productivity and sustainability, including climate mitigation or adaptationactivities in line with the strategy adopted by the Member State, taking job creation into account.
Amendment 2013 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 73 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) providing the Commission, on a quarterlyn annual basis, with relevant indicator data on operations selected for funding, including key characteristics of the beneficiary as well as the project;
Amendment 2019 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 73 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 73 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where a Member State has more than one programme, a coordinating body may be designated to at least ensure consistency in the management of the funds and to provide liaison between the Commission and the national management authorities.
Amendment 2030 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Member State shall decide the composition of each committee, which shall include: (a) the competent regional, local authorities and other public authorities; (b) economic and social partners; (c) any other appropriate body representing civil society, non- governmental organisations, including environmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality between men and women.
Amendment 2043 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 88 – title
Article 88 – title
State aid within the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty
Amendment 2049 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – title
Article 89 – title
Amendment 2053 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 89 – paragraph 1
Article 89 – paragraph 1
Payments made by the Member States in relation to operations falling withinoutside the scope of Article 42 of the Treaty and intended to provide additional financing for rural development for which Union support is granted, shall be notified by Member States and approved by the Commission in accordance with this Regulation as part of the programming referred to in Article 7. When assessing these payments, the Commission shall apply, by way of analogy, the criteria established for the application of Article 107 of the Treaty. The Member State concerned shall not put its proposed additional financing for rural development into effect until it has been approved.