Activities of Elisabeth KÖSTINGER related to 2014/2146(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (debate) DE
Amendments (9)
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a large number of dairy farms, which are located in disadvantaged, outermost, remote or mountainous areas, cannot utilise the opportunities for growth created by the abolition of the quota to the same extent because of the natural disadvantages of these regions;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas European dairy products significantly contribute to the success of the EU’s agri-food industry and the prosperity of rural economies; and extensive milk production must be maintained;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges theCommits to maintaining extensive milk production, as dairy farming makes an important socio- economic contribution dairy farming makes across the EU and its particularly importancet in disadvantaged and outermost regions and mountainous areas , where it is often the only type of farming possible, and also because dairy farming has shaped centuries-old cultural landscapes in these regions, creating an important basis for tourism;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that the current uncertainties of the supply chain are particularly detrimental to disadvantaged areas, especially those in mountainous and outermost areas, with the strongest barriers and reduced opportunities for economies of scale. In this respect considers that these areas must be a focus of special attention by the European Commission;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that significant funds have been removed from the dairy sector in the last quota year as a result of the implementation of the superlevy, and therefore recommends that this revenue be used to strengthen the competitiveness of the dairy sector, particularly in mountainous and disadvantaged areas;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that the higher production costs in mountainous areas must also be compensated for by higher income from the sale of high-quality products. Consequently, calls for the establishment of operational programmes which, like the CMO for Fruit and Vegetables, are co-financed by the EU, and specifically support the competitiveness of dairy producers in mountainous areas;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises the importance of the indigenous breeds of mountain cattle for dairy production in mountainous areas. Calls on the Commission to take measures to strengthen the promotion of the mountain cattle breeds;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Emphasises the importance of using the voluntary quality term ‘Mountain Products’ in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. Calls on the Commission to support this designation by promoting sales;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Given the difference in production between mountainous dairy regions and other territories, requests that the safety net measures be activated as specific indicators for dairy operations and businesses in mountainous regions;