4 Amendments of Alyn SMITH related to 2008/2066(INI)
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that producer associations, collective farmers marketing initiatives and inter-sectoral partnerships that create added value in the region through an integrated development approach ( for example LEADER-groups), make an important contribution to the stability and security of agricultural production and should be given greater support;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to establish, with an emphasis on support for a sustainable and adapted agriculture in mountainous regions, additional per- hectare payments for organic farming and extensive grazing as well as support for investments in livestock facilities appropriate to the species;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the cross-sectoral importance of typical (high quality) regional and traditional products; asks that the 'strategy' include measures to protectmote the protection of the indication of these products or of their manufacturing procedures as laid down in the regulations 509/2006 and 510/2006;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support farmer groups and local communities to establish regional quality labels as mentioned in Article 14; support should be given by improved information and appropriate training for farmers and local food processors as well as by financial support for setting up local processing facilities as well as first promotion campaigns;