Activities of Michel DANTIN related to 2014/2146(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (A8-0187/2015 - James Nicholson) FR
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (debate) FR
Amendments (43)
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Milk Package brought in the possibility for Member States to introduce compulsory contracts to help producers and processors plan their production volumes, and whereas so far few Member States have made use of that prerogative;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Milk Market Observatory was established in April 2014 to improve monitoring of the dairy sector for both the Commission and the industry and whereas its function needs to be strengthened so as to create within the sector an efficient crisis warning system;
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 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a large number of dairy farms are located in disadvantaged, outermost, insular, remote or mountainous areas;
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 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the important role of dairy farming in terms of land management, rural employment and the economic, environmental and social development of numerous European agricultural regions.
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that the abolition of quotas risks leading to an additional concentration of milk production to the advantage of the largest dairy farmers and to the detriment of the smallest farmers, without guaranteeing efficiency or income.
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the medium and long-term prospects for the dairy sector in both domestic and global markets remain favourable and, as a key part of the agri- food industry, the dairy sector has significant long-term growth and job creation potential which should be targeted under the new Investment Plan;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the medium and long-term prospects for the dairy sector in both domestic and global markets aremain favourable and uncertain, even though, as a key part of the agri- food industry, the dairy sector hashows significant long-term growth and job creation potential which should be targeted under the new Investment Plan;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance of encouraging research and innovation in order to allow all producers and processors to adapt their apparatus and production techniques in response to economic, environmental and social expectations;
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 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Acknowledges the important socio- economic contribution dairy farming makes across the EU and its particular importance in disadvantaged, mountainous, insular and outermost regions, where it is often the only type of farming possible;.
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 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that EU dairy policy after the expiry of milk quotas presents amust include means for making the most of the expansion opportunityies for the EU economy, and considers that any future measures must strengthen its competitiveness and facilitate growth and innovation;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the European Commission to present one or more regulatory tools to prevent and effectively manage new crises in the dairy sector, notably by facilitating the organisation of dairy production in terms of supply management. Urges the European Commission to engage in formal talks with all the stakeholders in the sector in order to achieve this;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that implementation of the Milk Package is still at an early stage; expresses disappointment, nevertheless, with the low levels of implementationhas not produced satisfactory results owing to the low level of implementation. Calls on the European Commission to make an in-depth study of the obstacles to implementing the Milk Package and of measures that would ensure an optimal use of tools made available to the Member States;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights that implementation of the Milk Package is still at an early stage; expresses disappointment, nevertheless, with the low levels of implementation of compulsory contracts, and therefore urges that these be extended to all Member States of the European Union;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Defends the need to improve the provisions of the Milk Package with a view primarily to setting up producer organisations with greater capacity for management and negotiation on the market;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that strengthening contractual relations represents a concrete method of ensuringcontributes to equitable distribution of earnings along the supply chain and reinforces the responsibility of stakeholders to take account of the market situation and respond accordingly;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises the importance of facilitating information exchanges and dialogue with producers and producer organisations (POs) in order to enable them to take into account market developments and to anticipate crises;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the important role of producer organisations (POs) in increasing the bargaining power and the influence producers have in the supply chain, and regrets the fact that there have only been limited moves towards setting up POs; considers that the rules for recognition of POs should be strengthened to increase more effectively the influence of producers in the negotiation of contracts; highlights that POs can benefit from financial support under Pillar II and urges further incentivisation to create and join POs as a tool to contribute to addressing imbalances in the supply chain; considers it necessary to improve the capacity for regulation and organisation of the market by producer organisations.
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the important role of producer organisations (POs) in increasing the bargaining power and influence producers have in the supply chain as well as in research and innovation, and regrets the fact that there have only been limited moves towards setting up POs; highlights that POs can benefit from financial support under Pillar II and urges further incentivisation to create and join POs as a tool to address imbalances in the supply chain;
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 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Invites the European Commission to promote the interprofessional management tools set out in Regulation 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the importance of the Milk Market Observatory (MMO) in disseminating and analysing market data and calls for an increased role for the MMO as a management tool and not only as an observation tool; recommends that the Commission take the necessary action to ensure that the MMO is in a position to communicate early warnings, on the one hand to produce accurate data in real time, and on the other hand to communicate early warnings, based on market analysis and predictive tools, to the Commission, Member States and relevant stakeholders, when the market situation so requires; considers that the information provided by the MMO should involve updates on market and price trends, and should be easily accessible and user- friendly for all stakeholders. These data should integrate all production costs and the interactions between beef and milk production;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recommends in addition that the MMO is also in a position to play a proactive role for six months on any changes in the situation of the milk and dairy products markets. These indications should enable the Commission, Member States and industry stakeholders to anticipate market developments and crisis situations.
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of Member States providing the relevant information to the MMO in a timely mannerthe shortest time possible for the benefit of all stakeholders, and recommends that the Commission consider additional means of ensuring this information is received on time;.
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the European Commission to specify the rules for data transmission by Member States in order to ensure that the information fed back is comparable at European level;
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 306 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. In order to develop developmental and innovative projects and to strengthen the competitiveness of the milk industry, particularly of its most vulnerable farms, the mobilisation of investment funds in partnership with the European Investment Bank is a serious consideration. Welcomes in this regard the initiative of the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development seeking to develop cooperation with the EIB in order to support European agriculture with such funds;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Considers that new, future opportunities must be studied by means of an improvement in commercial relations with third countries and dynamisation of the dairy industry to match output to demand;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the European Commission to participate more actively in the identification of new export markets;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges producers to participate in the new campaigns after the entry into force in 2016 of the new regulations on promotion, taking into account that an increase in European Union financial support is planned.
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Underlines the importance of reinforcing the aid scheme for the distribution of milk in educational establishments, to contribute to the promotion of healthy eating habits among European consumers.
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the sector has not engaged withcould increase its participation in the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) schemes in a meaningful manner; calls on the European Commission to simplify accthe rules governing the supply of cheeses to these schemwith a PDO or PGU, in particular as regards the minimum conditions required for approval under those rules;.
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 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Due to their specific features, requests that dairy products under Quality and Origin Certification (SIQO) be given appropriate private storage aid in the event of a crisis;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to implement more responsive and realistic safety net provisions, and for the intervention price toreminds the Council that it wished to determine the intervention price alone; considers that the intervention price must be more reflective of production costs and be adapted as the market changes;
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to implement more responsive and realistic safety net provisions, and for the intervention price to be more reflective of production costs in the different Member States and adapted as the market changes;
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;
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that dairy producers are particularly vulnerable to imbalances in the supply chain, in particular owing to fluctuating demand, rising production costs and decreasing farm gate prices; considers that the downward pressure on prices by retailers from own-brand labelling and the persistent use of liquid milk as a ‘loss leader’ by retailers undermines the work and investment of producers in the dairy sector and devalues the end product for the consumer; defends the need to introduce codes of good practice among the various participants in the food supply chain.
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Considers that unfair commercial practices severely restrict the sector’s ability to invest and adapt and that it is necessary to combat them at the level of both the European Union and the Member States;