19 Amendments of Elisabeth JEGGLE related to 2007/2194(INI)
Amendment 29 #
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 provides an ideal opportunity to make Community products more competitive by focusing on quality and pointing to producers' achievements in the important area of food safety;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that, because of the high level of indebtedness of young farmers severely diminishes the likelihood, greater efforts must be made to ensure that, for young entrepreneurs in agriculture, there is the prospect of farming providing them with an income comparable to that which may be earned in other economic sectors;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the influence of speculative 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; , and considers that suitable policy measures are necessary in order to reduce excesses and distortions of competition;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that someInsists on the mandatory introduction of measures in support of young farmers are still not compulsory as part of the action provided for under axis 1 with a view to improving the competitiveness of the farming sector;
Amendment 87 #
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 distinguishing features, in particular for the benefit of disadvantaged regions too;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that priority should be given to securing genuine simplification and greater transparency in the implementation of instruments and measures for young farmers and, in the process, to making it possible to maximise financial assistance and set-up advice;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 108 #
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, and expressly welcomes such activities as, for instance, the 'Tellus' programme of the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) and transnational model projects such as 'Schüler auf dem Bauernhof' ('Pupils on farms');
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points up the need for expert information for food science studies and dietetics in all forms of education;
Amendment 123 #
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, an end to further advance concessions by the European Union, and the laying down of environmental, animal protection and social standards, with a view to the conclusion of the multilateral negotiations;
Amendment 130 #
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, as well as the entire upstream and downstream farming sector, should be made aware of their responsibilities with regard to combating climate change;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of shifting the focus of agricultural research in line with the CAP reform and of improved access by young farmers to research findings;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that exchange between science and those who apply it is essential so that research findings are put into practice and research can meet the needs of the agricultural sector;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses the importance of continuing to improve implementation of the Leonardo programme as well as the use of lifelong training instruments, and the fact that funding for the existing Leonardo programme is not adequate to meet the special requirements of the agricultural sector;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Proposes that an agricultural best- practice exchange programme be set up for young farmers;
Amendment 166 #
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, preferencebacking is given to company-based structuresboth individual holdings and company-based structures, where there is a convincing development plan, with a view to limiting the breaking up of farms;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to provide across-the-board backing for young people willing to enter farming by pursuing a reliable policy, making administrative arrangements reflect conditions on the ground, and maximising management support;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls on the Commission to submit an interim report on the situation of young farmers, and consult the relevant young-farmer organisations in due course;