2 Amendments of Petri SARVAMAA related to 2012/2140(DEC)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the fact that the importance of organic production goes beyond thealthy probable wholesomeness of nutrition; organic farming is an innovative, knowledge-based approach to agricultural production with efficient use of resources, which can be an engine of rural development and employment; increasing use of biotechnologies and organic production could provide a ‘European added value’ for agriculture, which could result in a stronger role for Europe in global competition; furthermore, it contributes to long-term environmental, economic and social sustainability, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, slowing reduction in biodiversity and improving animal welfare standards;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its concern that many organic products are more costly than non-organic products; as a result, price-sensitive consumers and people living on lower incomes are not able or are less able to afford these products, which are probably healthier products;