7 Amendments of Pina PICIERNO related to 2021/2239(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas organic farming has the potential of ensuring an ambitious balance between the three levels of sustainability; whereas this potential must be supported through actions aimed at improving the quality and availability of production inputs, as well as through increased research and technological development, capable of strengthening EU organic farming and production;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Highlights the importance of improving transparency in the organic food supply chain and of better traceability of all production and distribution processes in accordance with the right of European consumers to have more information on the origin and production methods of the foodstuffs they consume; notes that innovative digital tools such as blockchain and mandatory labelling on the origin of all EU food products have the potential to significantly increase transparency and traceability, thereby combatting fraud and illegal production methods, as well as improving consumer confidence;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges the Commission to strengthen customs checks by means of direct, unified control mechanisms in coordination with the Member States and in full compliance with the principle of subsidiarity in order to prevent food fraud, adulteration and imports of products not complying with EU organic production standards, as well as to avoid the risk of putting the EU organic sector at a competitive disadvantage owing to a lack of global convergence of standards and increased costs for consumers;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the potential of short, local and seasonal food supply chains and, farmers' markets and other direct marketing opportunities for organic producers and rural economies to bridge the gap between EU producers and consumers, deliver economic and environmental benefits by, securinge incomes and creatinge employment, while contributing to animal welfare, as well as environmental, biodiversity and climate protection;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the fundamental importance of expanding the structured exchange of knowledge and best practices on organic farming among Member States and farmers; believes in the benefits of growing collaboration between scientists, advisory services, the education sector, farmers and their associations and organizations, and society in this respect; highlights the important role to be played by farm advisory services, which Member States must include in their CAP strategic plans, in the development of the organic sector;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the use of digital technologies, including precision farming and blockchain, as well as scientific innovations such as plant breeding innovations capable of improving the resistance of varieties and fostering the diversity of genetic resources and food production systems, can play a role in the development of organic farming;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need for research and innovation to overcome restrictions in organic agriculture and livestock production, such as the availability of organic protein feed, vitamins, plant protection products, fertilisers and genetic resources and to encourage meeting societal expectations on animal welfare and efficient resource use; welcomes the Commission’s intention to earmark Horizon Europe funding in this respect; calls on the Commission to stimulate and foster cooperation between research communities working on organic and conventional food and farming;