3 Amendments of Fredrick FEDERLEY related to 2018/2024(BUD)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Advocates stability for than adequate agriculture budget, and hence opposes any cuts to it in the 2019 budget in 2019, especially in view of the serious crises and price volatility experienced by the agricultural sector in recent years;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls the accountability to taxpayers and consumers and therefore urges for a strong budget discipline in order to take duly into account the financial burden of citizens; stresses that the cost effectiveness of current policies and programmes should be reviewed and, where necessary, take appropriate measures.
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the importance to invest in new technologies and innovations in order to make European farming more competitive and environmentally sustainable; in this regard calls on the Commission to design an agricultural budget particularly focus on farmer’s needs and policy goals with a higher uptake of smart and innovative practices that assure the viability of EU farming in the long-term;