Activities of James NICHOLSON related to 2014/2146(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (debate)
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on prospects for the EU dairy sector – review of the implementation of the Dairy Package PDF (226 KB) DOC (149 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Memorandum of Understanding in respect of cooperation in agriculture and rural development within the EU between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank signed on 23 March 2015,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Milk Package obliged Member States to recognise producer organisations and under the Package cooperatives continue to play a crucial role;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas generational renewal, modernisation and investment are crucial for a functioning and sustainable European dairy sector;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Highlights the important role that generational renewal has for the future of the milk sector and the significant opportunities for young farmers in dairying;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes the financing opportunities presented to farmers in the dairy sector by the European Investment Bank's new fund, which offers lower interest rates to facilitate on-farm investment, modernisation and offers financial options to young farmers to grow their business;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that the sector has not engaged with the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) schemes in a meaningful mannerand equal manner across all Member States; calls on the Commission to simplify access to these schemes and reduce the administration burden associated with the application and approval process;
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines the importance of a more responsive and realistic crisis instrument, and recommends that the Commission engage with the sector on the possibility of implementing a dairy Margin Protection Programme and using risk management instruments such as the futures markets to take advantage of the volatility in the sector to increase its competitiveness;