5 Amendments of Estefanía TORRES MARTÍNEZ related to 2017/2208(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the second pillar of the common agricultural policy is an essential financing instrument for boosting economic growthnvironmentally and socially sustainable development in lagging regions’ rural areas, while at the same time providing the financial incentives needed to address specific territorial needs, which in turn contribute to achieving the three cross- cutting objectives of innovation, environmental/climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that agriculture is part of the solution for enhancing the sustainable growthility and revitalisation of rural areas, providing jobs and increasing levels of income in lagging regions, while at the same time helping to preserve the countryside and combat rural depopulation;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of rural development funds in boosting the competitivenessproductive capacity of those regions through tailor-made projects based on bottom-up approaches; acknowledges, therefore, the input of local action groups in developing local strategies, supporting stakeholder networking and the appraisal and approval of individual LEADER projects;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates the importance of digitalisation and of improving infrastructure, thus creating a positive environment and good foundation for boosting growth and enhancing cohesion in lagging regions; recalls that good infrastructure, especially the provision of high-speed internet connections helps keep people in rural areas and can help attract a high-calibre workforce needed for growthdevelopment in those areas;
Amendment 72 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that agricultural areas are suffering due to the distribution of tasks established under a patriarchal system;considers it necessary, therefore, to implement specific funding plans to foster and protect women’s agricultural work and equal opportunities in these areas, and thereby to boost the role of women farmers in the fight against climate change;