Activities of Marlene MORTLER related to 2020/2085(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation report on on-farm animal welfare (debate)
Opinions (1)
OPINION on the implementation report on on-farm animal welfare
Amendments (7)
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas consumer interest in the origin, preservation and quality of food purchased is higher than ever, and whereas food quality in relation to animal welfare and animal health therefore has an important part to play in achieving the goals of the Green Deal;
Amendment 123 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out that additional efforts on the part of farmers to improve animal welfare must be rewarded accordingly through trade;
Amendment 174 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out the progress and improvements – the latter on a voluntary basis – which some Member States have made at national level; welcomes particularly initiatives to reduce the use of antibiotics in poultry farming, increase calving intervals and guarantee species- appropriate, regular job opportunities;
Amendment 178 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on the Commission to ensure a focus on creating a resilient, uniformly- implemented animal welfare system through future legislative measures in all the Member States;
Amendment 200 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the significance of the appropriate use of digitalisation; notes, however, that digitalisation tools cannot solve fundamental problems but should be a supplementary measure, given that they cannot replace qualified professionals;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that investments in improved animal welfare incur higher production costs, no matter the type of livestock farming concerned; notes that, unless covered by financial aid or a return on investment from the market, the rise in production costs means that farmers will not be able to invest in animal welfare; urges the Commission to address these shortcomings as a matter of urgency and to encourage and implement sustainable improvements in the remuneration of efforts made by farmers;
Amendment 282 #
12. Proposes enhancing training for farmers and operators in the sector handling animals by adding a specific module for initial and ongoing training with a view to honing skills; calls on the Commission to carry out regular reviews of the efforts of the Member States and farmers to improve the quality of education and training and to reward special commitment accordingly; recommends the collation of examples of best practice in the field of education and training and the sharing of these with the Member States by means of annual reports;