Activities of Satu HASSI related to 2011/0282(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD)
Amendments (28)
Amendment 100 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) the sustainable management of natural resources, and climate actionincluding water, soil, biodiversity, energy and measures to combat climate change and sustainable farming systems which adapt to the consequences of climate change;
Amendment 102 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
(b) strengthening the links between sustainable practices in agriculture and forestry and research and innovation;
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) better integrating primary producers and consumers into the food chain through quality schemes, promotion in local markets and short supply circuits, producer groups, producer-consumer groups and inter-branch organisations;
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – introductory part
(4) restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems dependent on agriculture and forestry, with a and agro-ecological and agro- forestry systems which focus on the following areas:
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) restoring and, preserving bioand sustainable use of biodiversity and on-farm genetic diversity, including in Natura 2000 areas and high nature value farming, and the state of European landscapes;
Amendment 109 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
(c) improving soil structure, its resilience to erosion and extreme weather events, fertility and management.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) promoting resource efficiencyenergy-saving and resource efficient use of agricultural resources and supporting the shift towards a low carbon and climate resilient economy in agriculture, food and forestry sectors, with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) increasing saving of and efficiency in water use by agriculture;
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
(b) increasing energy saving and efficiency in energy use in agriculture and food processing;
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
(c) facilitating the local supply and use of renewable sources of energy, of by- products, wastes, residues and other non food raw material for purposes of the bio- economy;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b – subparagraph 2
The analysis shall be structured around the Union priorities for rural development. Specific needs concerning the environment, biodiversity and wild species, water and soil management, climate change mitigation and adaptation and innovation shall be assessed across Union priorities for rural development, in view of identifying relevant responses in these two areas at the level of each priority;
Amendment 129 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the training of advisors with the specific goal to promote advanced sustainable farming systems, such as organic farming.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) the sustainable development of the economical activity and environmental performance of the small farms as defined by the Member States and at least of the farms participating in the Small farmers scheme referred to in Title V of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012; or
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i – indent 2 a (new)
- short and local food supply chains, or
Amendment 135 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) concern environmentally friendly infrastructure related to the development and adaptation of agriculture, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, energy saving and supply and, water management; or
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Support under paragraph 1(a) shall be conditional on the submission of a business plan including an impact assessment for improved environmental performance. Implementation of the business plan has to start within six months from the date of the decision granting the aid.
Amendment 173 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 2
2. Agri-environment-climate payments shall be granted to farmers, groups of farmers or groups of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations coadopt farming practices and environmental management tools which respond to agro- environmental challenges in an integrated way. Priority shall be given to transisting of one or moreon into organic farming and other agrio- environment-climate commitments on agricultural landcological production systems. Climate schemes shall be targeted at improving the greenhouse gas reduction performance of the entire agricultural holding or farm system. Where duly justified to achieve environmental objectives, agri- environment-climate payments may be granted to other land- managers or groups of other land- managers. Member States should give priority to existing agro- environmental measures which have proven high environmental performance.
Amendment 179 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 9
Article 29 – paragraph 9
9. Support mayshall be provided for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources in agriculture for operations not covered by the provisions under paragraphs 1 to 8. Inclusion of this measure in rural development programmes shall be compulsory.
Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this measure shall be granted, per hectare of UAA, to farmers or groups of farmers who undertake, on a voluntary basis to convert to or maintain organic farming practices and methods as defined in Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007. Inclusion of this measure in rural development programmes shall be compulsory.
Amendment 182 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. Commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years. Member States shall establish a mechanism to incentivise farmers in taking part in the follow-up measure after 2020 in order to encourage the uptake of this measure also after 2015. Where support is granted for the maintenance of organic farming, Member States may provide in their rural development programmes for annual extension after the termination of the initial period.
Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. Animal welfare payments under this measure shall be granted to farmers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, to carry out operations consisting of one or more animal welfare commitments which go beyond the existing legal provisions. Inclusion of this measure in rural development programmes shall be compulsory.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Those commitments shall be undertaken for a renewable period of one yearas a general rule for a period between five and seven years. Where necessary and justified, a longer period shall be determined.
Amendment 207 #
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 which do not occur due to unsustainable systems like industrial farming and monocultures.
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the construction, acquisition, including leasing, or improvement of immovable property, giving priority to energy saving and climate friendly equipment;
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the purchase or lease purchase of new machinery and equipment including computing software up to the market value of the asset, giving priority to energy saving and climate friendly equipment;
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
1. A EIP network shall be put in place to support the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability referred to in Article 61, in accordance with Article 51(1). It shall enable the networking of operational groups, advisory services, non- governmental organisations and researchers.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote a resource efficient and energy saving, productive, low emission, climate friendly and resilient agricultural sector, working in harmony with the essential natural resources on which farming depends;
Amendment 219 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 61 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) focus on improveing processes to preserve the environment, promote agro- ecological production systems and low- input agricultural practices, adapt to climate change and mitigate it;