12 Amendments of Sandra KALNIETE related to 2011/2051(INI)
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that Member States which currently apply the simplified Single Area Payment Scheme (SAPS) should switch to the single farm paymentbe able to use it as an alternative to the system with entitlements; calls for support in making the conversionfor Member States changing system;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for an adequate basic allowance for small farmers, which Member States can optionally determine in those Member States where these farms help to stabilise rural development; calls for these Member States to decide, in accordance with subsidiarity, what percentage of the direct payments to be incorporated in the new subsidy system should be made available to their small farmers; stresses, however, that this should be combined with a simplification of the system and must not hamper the necessary structural change;
Amendment 567 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Observes that, for historical reasons, farms in the European Union have a very diverse structure as regards size, employment arrangements and legal form; is aware that direct payments are moving away from a historical basis to area-based payments and that the provision of public goods is independent of farm size; rejects, therefore, measures which discriminate against particular types of farm; takes the view, however, that capping of support for the largest farms should be considered, at least with reference to that portion of direct payments that serves as income support, and should be degressive above a given support threshold;
Amendment 740 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 875 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that market-orientated production and direct paymentcompetitiveness are at the heart of any insurance against risk, and that it is farmers who are responsible for risk prevention; supports the Member States, in this context, in making national risk insurance instruments available to farmers;
Amendment 901 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 921 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 1006 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
Amendment 1077 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Is aware of the importance of the second pillar, in view of its environmental, socio-economic, modernisation and structural improvement achievements, but also for attaining political objectives, which should also benefit farmers; calls therefore for second- pillar measures to be better suited and targeted to their objectives, so that the effectiveness of growth, employment and climate measures and measures for the benefit of rural areas can be increased; considers that, in this context, particular attention should be devoted to assisting young farmers and the convergence regions of the EU;
Amendment 1096 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. Calls for fair, objective and measurable criteria to be clearly defined for the allocation of funds across the EU for rural development objectives, e.g. utilised agricultural area, GDP per capita, gross value added, NATURA 2000 territories;
Amendment 1234 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 56
Paragraph 56
56. WelcomeRequests greater coordination at EU level of EU funds; advocates, however, that the funds be preserved as politically autonomous instruments;
Amendment 1261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57 a (new)
Paragraph 57 a (new)
57a. Considers that the Commission’s proposal concerning the definition of the term ‘active farmer’ should be supported and that, if an appropriate definition (taking due account of the specific features of farming in each country) is arrived at, it will be an appropriate criterion for the granting of support, which will go to people carrying out farming activities rather than, as is currently the case in some Member States, land owners alone;