13 Amendments of Giovanna CORDA related to 2007/2194(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a multisectoral approach is required and, in particular, there should be a firm policy of support for young farmerspolicy of support for young farmers is required in view of the fact that they form part of the primary food production sector and thus underpin the agri-foods industry, as well as making a vital contribution to Europe's food sovereignty,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that the enlargement of the EU to take in new Member States has enhanced cultural diversity and made for greater product diversity and that it provides an ideal opportunity to make Community products more competitive by focusing on quality;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Draws attention to the continuing difficulties stemming fromin gaining access to private funding with a view to meeting high setting-up costs, including agricultural property sale and rental prices and the need to purchase new equipment and machines in order to make technological and logistical improvements;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the need to make young farmer setting-up support policies more effective as well as the importance of laying down further criteria for the ranking of beneficiaries by order of priority, taking account of subjective and objective factors relating to the environment (specific disadvantages) and socio-economic conditions (older farmers holding on to farms) which are considerably slowing down generation change;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the influence of speculative or structural factors preventing an adequate return from being gained on land, labour and capital, such as the security required on loans, high interest rates, legal and tax barriers, social security charges and administrative charges;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that, in line with the new thrust of the CAP, the diversification of income sources should be encouraged and the focus should be placed on European agriculture's distinguishaction should be taken to make farming younger and more dynamic with a view to meeting the growth, competitiveness and employment targets that Europe has set for the coming fyeaturers;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that overall setting-up and holding-development plans should include special measures for women farmers, thus promoting gender equalityrelating to the statutory recognition of young farmers, thus ensuring equal social rights for men and women;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that food education, which young farmers can provide, fosters good eating habits to the benefit of human health and society in general;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes the view that young farmers should be placed in the best possible position to take advantage of the opportunities provided by a greater flexibility in demand for farming-related goods and services, together with a greater opening up of emerging markets around the world with a view to the conclusion of the multilateral negotiations; considers, however, that market regulation instruments should be maintained with a view to crisis prevention;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that, as part of medium- to long- term planning arrangements, the new generations of farmers should be made aware of their responsibilities with regard toole in combating climate change;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that farming is the only economic activity which, through photosynthesis, captures carbon dioxide, thus reducing greenhouse gas levels, which makes it all the more necessary to maintain farming activity;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of shifting the focus of agricultural research in line with the CAP refcurrent and future needs of the various sectorms;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to bring special incentives to bear with a view to ensuring that, in connection with the granting of initial setting-up support, preference is given to company-based structures, with a view to limiting the breaking up of initial setting-up support is paid to all types of farms set up by young farmers;