Activities of Elena Oana ANTONESCU related to 2011/2051(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION The CAP towards 2020: Meeting the food, natural resources and territorial challenges of the future
Amendments (15)
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the post-2013 CAP to pursue food policy objectives which encourage and provide incentives for new forms of sustainable agricultural production whichand consumption which secure supply of food save energy, reduce the use of chemicals and exploit the potential of ecosystems more effectively; points out that it must be capable of responding to environmental, health and social challenges, such as climate change, depletion of resources, water pollution and soil erosion, etc.biodiversity loss (including “agricultural biodiversity”), depletion of resources, water pollution and soil erosion, health inequalities, chronic diseases, poverty and demographic change in the EU;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers it necessary to strike the correct balance between the need for increased productivity requiring intensive production methods and the need for the conservation and sustainable use of resources, showing due regard for the environment, public health and animal welfare;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the CAP encompasses farmers and the public in general - who are both taxpayers and consumers - and both as the latter benefit from safe and nutritious food, a healthy environment, good health and prospects of jobs;
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for CAP funding to be based on a model whichto includes payments linked to natural handicaps and green-point payments or payments for vulnerable regions;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a reinforcement of the concept of funding for both pillars subject to the fulfilment of, emphasising the need for CAP to pursue a number of environmental and, biodiversity criteriaand public health objectives, so that food of high- quality food can be producedand nutritional value are produced at affordable prices, using sustainable practices; points out that sufficient funding is the only guarantee of the success of targeted agri-environmental measures; and calls for measures to strengthen the position of consumers and farmers in a better functioning food chain;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Efforts should be made to promote healthier, more sustainable diets by creating better links between production and consumption policy including public procurement, catering policy and demand driven policies;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that mandatory greening that respects ecosystems will not only benefit the environment, but also ensure multiple co-benefits for a sustainable future for EU farming;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that food prices paid by European citizens can constitute more than 50% of income and approximately 43 million people are at risk of food poverty in the EU and poor nutrition is one of the strongest detrimental determinants of health associated with lower socio-economic status, poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Believes that tackling current agricultural challenges cannot depend solely on technological solutions but require addressing current consumption patterns, waste and complex relationships between environment, biodiversity and human health;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls for rural development funding to focus on new challenges, agro-ecological innovation, social and economic development including improved access to public services and infrastructure in rural regions, especially weaker or Less Favoured Areas (LFA); this should include support for regional and local food systems as a strategy for inclusive growth; and assistance for subsistence farming communities, recognizing its contribution to local communities;
Amendment 58 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the Commission'’s policy option 2,proposals which would address the EU'’s economic, environmental and social challenges and strengthen the contribution of agriculture and rural areas to the Europe 2020 objective of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, and encourages Commission to continue to work on the three policy options described in the Commission’s communications as well as further options and combinations of the options which would better address the EU’s economic, environmental and social challenges;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that under the revised CAP consideration should be given to new ‘carbon credit’economic and financial innovative instruments, because agriculture offers enormous potential for combating climate change;
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 93 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the need for innovation is extremely important and investment should be channelled towards the growth of economical and environmental performance. Encourages more EU-funded projects in which farmers and researchers can work together to find innovative ways of cultivating land in an environmentally sustainable manner;
Amendment 107 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers it possible to alleviate the climatic impact of agriculture through improved education and training for farmers in making better use of innovations resulting from research and development; urges that farmers be thoroughly prepared to meet energy challenges through the development of green energies such as biomass, biowaste, biogas, biofuels and small-scale wind, solar and hydroelectric energy generation, thereby creating new jobs;