23 Amendments of Jens ROHDE related to 2011/0282(COD)
Amendment 314 #
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 agriculture, food production and forestry and research and innovation;
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) enhancing competitiveness of all types of agriculture and the food processing sector and enhancing farm viability, with a focus on the following areas:
Amendment 337 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) facilitating restructuring of farms facing major structural problems, notably farms with a low degree of market participation, market-oriented farms in particular sectors and farms in need of agricultural diversificationencouraging investment in innovative farm technologies and facilitating their diffusion and uptake;
Amendment 362 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) improving the economic performance of all farms, increasing market participation, orientation and diversification;
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b b (new)
(b b) improving animal welfare;
Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
(b c) achievement of added value for agricultural products.
Amendment 379 #
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 into the food chain through quality schemes, promotion in local markets and short supply circuits, producer groups and inter-branch organisationand producer groups;
Amendment 423 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
(c) facilitating the supply and use of renewable materials and sources of energy, of by- products, wastes, residues and other non food raw material for purposes of the bio- economy;
Amendment 693 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) help SMEs in the food sector benefit from the use of advisory services for export of products;
Amendment 717 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Advice to farmers shall be linked to at least one Union priority for rural development and shallmay cover as a minimum one of the following elements:
Amendment 748 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
Article 17 – title
Quality schemes for agricultural products and, foodstuffs and farms
Amendment 777 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) voluntary agricultural product and farm certification schemes recognised by the Member States as meeting the Union best practice guidelines31 for the operation of voluntary certification schemes relationg to agricultural products, farms and foodstuffs.
Amendment 816 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the overall performance of the agricultural holding; and/or contribute to the Union priorities for rural development as listed in article 5,
Amendment 860 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) Concern investments that enable and enhance the supply, pre-treatment and use of renewable materials and sources of energy, of by-products, wastes, residues and other non-food raw material for purposes of the bio-economy
Amendment 884 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Support shall be granted to farmers, forest owners, groups of farmers and/or forest owners, or cooperatives or producer organisations active in the agri-food chain.
Amendment 906 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a Promotion of Green Growth on farms 1. Support under this measure shall be granted to support investments or cover additional costs incurred by farmers, or groups of farmers, who carry out operations to: a) increase resource efficiency (including nutrient efficiency, efficiency in the use of plant protection products, water efficiency and efficient use of residues) b) reduce GHG emissions c) improve carbon sequestration in agricultural soil 2. Member States shall endeavour to provide farmers undertaking to carry out operations under this measure with the knowledge and information required to implement them, including commitment related expert advice. 3. Support shall be limited to the maximum amounts laid down in Annex 1.
Amendment 1306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Agri-environment-climate payments cover only those commitments going beyond the relevant mandatory standards established pursuant to Chapter I of Title VIV of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012 and other relevant obligations established under Chapter 2 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012, relevant minimum requirements for fertiliser and plant protection products use as well as other relevant mandatory requirements established by national legislation. All such mandatory requirements shall be identified in the programme.
Amendment 1319 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. Commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years. However, where necessary in order to achieve or maintain the environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period in their rural development programmes for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the determination of the initial period. For new commitments directly following the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States may determine a shorter period in their rural development programmes. In duly justified cases Member States may also determine a shorter initial period.
Amendment 1324 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. Payments shall be granted annually and shall compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments made. Where necessary they may also cover transaction costs to a value of up to 2030 % of the premium paid for the agri- environment-climate commitments. WThere commitments are undertaken by groups of farmers, the maximum level shall be 30%40 %. In duly justified cases for operations concerning environmental conservation, support may be granted as a flat-rate or one-off payment per unit when permanent restrictions are registered on areas.
Amendment 1354 #
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. Where support is granted for conversion to organic farming Member States may determine a shorter initial period corresponding to the period of convergence. 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. For new commitments concerning maintenance directly following the commitment performed in the initial period, Member States may determine a shorter period in their rural development programmes.
Amendment 1368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. Support under this measure shall be granted annually and per hectare of UAA or per hectare of forest in order to compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from disadvantages in the areas concerned, related to the implementation of Directives , 92/43/EEC, 2009/147/EC and 2000/60/EC. Member States may grant support as a flat-rate or one-off payment per unit when permanent restrictions are registered on areas.
Amendment 1384 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 31 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) go beyond the statutory management requirements and the good agricultural and environmental condition provided for in Chapter I of Title VI of Regulation (EU) No HR/2012 and the obligations established under Chapter 2 of Title III of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012;.
Amendment 2071 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – Article 18(3)
Annex 1 – Article 18(3)