46 Amendments of Stanislav POLČÁK related to 2018/0216(COD)
Amendment 104 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The creation and development of new economic activity in the agricultural sector by young farmers and new farmers is financially challenging and constitutes an element that should be considered in the allocation and targeting of direct payments. This development is essential for the competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the Union and, for this reason, Member States may establish a complementary income support for young farmers. This type of interventions should be established to provide young farmers with an additional income support after the initial setting up and start-up support for farms and other rural enterprises.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and risk management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving CAP objectives. Support can entail all aspects of such cooperation, such as the setting up of quality schemes; collective environmental and climate action; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets; the development of traditional local and regional brands; pilot projects; Operational Group projects within the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects, Smart Villages, buyers' clubs and machinery rings; farm partnerships; forest management plans; networks and clusters; social farming; community supported agriculture; actions within the scope of LEADER; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations, as well as other forms of cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the CAP.
Amendment 134 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) for the purpose of types of interventions in the form of direct payments, 'eligible hectare' shall be defined in a way that it includes any agricultural area of the holding and endows proper rights of use:
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States shall define, at national or With that aim in mind, they shall, in particular, see to it that minimal standards at regional - and where appropriate, sub-regional - level, minimum standards are established for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in Annex III, taking into account the specific soil and climate conditions (including likelihood of drought) and characteristics of the areas concerned, including soil and climatic condition,such as existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, and farming practices, and farm structures.
Amendment 181 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(fa) establishment of, and support for the development of, producers' organisations.
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. As part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective 'attract youngnew farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas' set out in point (g) of Article 6(1) and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with Article 86(4), Member States may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) soil conservation, including the enhancement ofing the soil's capacity to retain water and increasing soil carbon content;
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) improvement of the use of and management of water, including water savingeconomical waste water treatment and drainage;
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) advisory services and technical assistance, in particular regarding adapting to climate change adaptation and mitigation;
Amendment 250 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) promotion, communication and marketing including actions and activities aimed in particular at raising consumer awareness about the Union quality schemes and the importance of healthy diets, and at diversification of marketsagricultural activities, including the production of agricultural goods with local and regional characteristics, and activities related to farming such as agro-tourism and forestry;
Amendment 257 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 3
Article 65 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may make support under this type of interventions available throughout their territories, in accordance with their national, regional or local specific needs.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) purchase of land with the exception of land purchase for environmental conservation or land purchased by young or new farmers through the use of financial instruments;
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – title
Article 69 – title
Installation of young farmers and rural business start-up
Amendment 275 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-up under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
Amendment 278 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the installation of young farmers who fulfil the conditions included in the definition set out in point (e) of Article 4(1);
Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) for the purpose of types of interventions in the form of direct payments, 'eligible hectare' shall be defined in a way that it includes any agricultural area of the holding with proper right of use:
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. For each Member State the minimum amount set out in Annex X shall be reserved for contributing to the specific objective 'attract youngnew farmers and facilitate business development' set out in point (g) of Article 6(1). On the basis of the analysis of the situation in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats ('the SWOT analysis') and the identification of the needs that are to be addressed, the amount shall be used for the following types of interventions:
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 86 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the installation of young farmers referred to in Article 69.
Amendment 341 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 94 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Member States shall ensure proper financial management and guarantee the efficient and effective use of EU resources. They shall prevent any irregularities and inefficient use of EU resources. The Member States and the Commission shall work together to defend the EU's financial interests and to ensure that laws against conflicts of interest are complied with. They shall take preventative measures against fraud, corruption and other illicit activities and take action to prevent situations of conflict of interest from arising.
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) in relation to the specific objective 'attract youngnew farmers and facilitate their business development' set out in point (g) of Article 6(1), an overview of the CAP Strategic Plan relevant interventions and specific conditions such as those specified in Articles 22(4), 27, 69 and 71(7) shall be presented. Member States shall in particular refer to Article 86(5) when presenting the financial plan in relation to the types of interventions referred to in Articles 27 and 69. The overview shall also explain the interplay with national instruments with a view of improving the consistency between Union and national actions in this area;
Amendment 349 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a description of the interplay between national and regional interventions, including the distribution of financial allocations per intervention and per fund.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 357 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4
Article 106 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall approve the proposed CAP Strategic Plan provided that the necessary information has been submitted and the Commission is satisfied that the Plan is compatible with the general principles of Union law, EU financial rules, the requirements set out in this Regulation, the provisions adopted pursuant to it and in Regulation (EU) [HzR].
Amendment 400 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 125 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the contribution of the CAP Strategic Plan to the CAP specific objectives, taking into account national and regional needs andot only national needs but also regional needs and the need to help the rural areas meet their potential for development, as well as lessons drawn from implementation of the CAP in previous programming periods;
Amendment 409 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XI – subheading 1
Annex XI – subheading 1
MINIMUM AMOUNTS RESERVED FOR THE OBJECTIVE "ATTRACT YOUNGNEW FARMERS AND FACILITATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT" AS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 86(5)
Amendment 433 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – column 1 – EU specific objectives
Annex 1 – column 1 – EU specific objectives
Attract youngnew farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas
Amendment 434 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – column 2 – Impact indicators
Annex 1 – column 2 – Impact indicators
I.21 Attracting youngnew farmers: Evolution of number of new farmers
Amendment 435 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – column 3 – Result indicators
Annex 1 – column 3 – Result indicators
R. 30 Generational renewal: Number of youngnew farmers setting up a farm with support from the CAP
Amendment 443 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 3 – Requirements and standards
Annex III – column 3 – Requirements and standards
Tillage management preducing the risk ofventing soil degradation, including slope consideration, and ensuring soil’s ability to retain water
Amendment 444 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – column 4 – Main objective of the standard
Annex III – column 4 – Main objective of the standard
Minimum land management reflectingquirements with regard to soil’s ability to retain water reflecting occurrence of draught and site specific conditions to limit erosion
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – column 1 – Objectives
Annex XII – column 1 – Objectives
Attract youngnew farmers and facilitate business development
Amendment 446 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex XII – column 2 – Core set of indicators
Annex XII – column 2 – Core set of indicators
R.30 Generational renewal: Number of youngnew farmers setting up a farm with support from the CAP
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States shall define, at national or regional levellevel with regard to regional specificities, minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in Annex III and stemming from local soil and climatic conditions including occurrence of drought, taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned, including soil and climatic condition, such as existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, and farming practices, and farm structures.
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(fa) setting up and development of producer organisations;
Amendment 765 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Eco-schemes shall promote production models that are beneficial for the environment, particularly extensive livestock rearing or integrated farming system with diversification of arable crops and livestock production and to promote all kinds of agricultural practices such as, among other measures, the enhanced management of permanent pastures , landscape features and environmental certification schemes, such as organic farming, integrated production or conservation agriculture. These schemes may also include practices to promote smart farming and circular economy practices, such as re-using farm waste, to improve reliance on non-fossil based fuels and energies, carbon management in grass land and arable land, nutrient management schemes, water retention practices and water quality protection, pollinator friendly cultivation practices and practices linked to bee-keeping management, wildlife-friendly cultivation practices, erosion and drought prevention measures and habitat management plans. Eco-schemes might also support collective approaches to these measures. As a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments, the eco- schemes may also include ‘entry-level schemes’.
Amendment 997 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
i) soil conservation, including theenhancement of the soil’s ability to retain water and enhancement of soil carbon;
Amendment 998 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Amendment 1003 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point vii
(vii) reducingtion of waste production and improving themore efficient use and management of by- products and waste;
Amendment 1009 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point viii
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a – point viii
(viii) improving pest resilience;
Amendment 1019 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) advisory services and technical assistance, in particular regarding climate change adaptation and mitigation;
Amendment 1025 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
f) promotion, communication and marketing including actions and activities aimed in particular at raising consumer awareness about the Union quality schemes and, the fight against unfair business practices involving labelling as dual quality food, the importance of healthy diets, and at diversification of marketsthe offering on the food market, emphasising organic food;
Amendment 1161 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
f) investments in irrigation which are not demonstrably connected with drought risk reduction and which are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC, including expansion of irrigation affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan;
Amendment 1402 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 94 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States shall ensure sound financial management and effective and efficient use of EU resources. They shall prevent any irregularities or the inefficient use of EU resources. Member States and the Commission shall cooperate to protect the financial interests of the Union and to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules. They shall apply preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities and measure to prevent conflicts of interest from arising.
Amendment 1449 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 4
Article 106 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall approve the proposed CAP Strategic Plan provided that the necessary information has been submitted and the Commission is satisfied that the Plan is compatible with the general principles of Union law, the financial rules of the Union, the requirements set out in this Regulation, the provisions adopted pursuant to it and in Regulation (EU) [HzR].
Amendment 1721 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 6 – Requirements and standards
Annex III – GAEC 6 – Requirements and standards
Tillage management preducing the risk ofventing soil degradation, including slope consideration, and ensuring the soil´s ability to retain water
Amendment 1725 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – GAEC 6 – Main objective of the standard
Annex III – GAEC 6 – Main objective of the standard
Minimum land management reflectingquirements with regard to the soil´s ability to retain water, reflecting the occurrence of drought and site specific conditions to limit erosion