24 Amendments of Dan-Ştefan MOTREANU related to 2022/2183(INI)
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Supports the just transition to agro- ecological and, organic farming; reiterates its support for the ambitions, targets and goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of EU food waste reduction targetsand precision farming, which may contribute to the reduction of soil, water, and air pollution by decreasing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, ultimately leading to a more resilient and sustainable agriculture; notes that sustainable agricultural practices create synergies and co-benefits such as reduced GHG emissions, which may provide carbon removal credits for rewarding farmers; recognizes the opportunity of a reduced need for fertiliser for ensuring the EU's strategic autonomy in this respect;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Reiterates its support for the ambitions targets and goals of the farm to fork, biodiversity and zero-pollution strategies; welcomes their published and announced legislative proposals, including those related to the reduction in the use of pesticides and their associated risks and the setting of EU food waste reduction targets; emphasizes that these legislative proposals should be based on impact assessments, which also take into account the current geopolitical context, and do not undermine food security in any way;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas prices on global agricultural markets had already risen prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, partly due to climate impacts and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, according to the FAO, the concept of food security is not limited to the provision of food, but also encompasses the internationally recognised human right to food and access to healthy diets for all, yet no human right is so frequently violated; whereas a nutrition- sensitive transformation of agriculture and food systems will enable safe, affordable and nutritious food to be made available to people of all ages at all times;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas healthy and balanced nutrition makes a positive difference to the lives of individuals and enables the equitable and sustainable development of society;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
F b. whereas the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) estimates that around 20% of global production of food is lost due to diseases in farmed animals, while reducing the incidence of these diseases is therefore one of the priorities to be considered in order to feed the world;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that the availability of plant proteins, if consumed directly, is more than sufficient to meet global protein needs; acknowledges the positive impact that plant-based diets have on humans, animals, the planet and food security, recognising their importance for promoting healthy lifestyles as well as for the sustainable transformation of our food systems; stresses that reducing the number and density of farmed animals can effectively combat the climate and biodiversity crises, decrease the risk of zoonotic diseases and contribute to food security in the short and long terms;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the future food security of the European Union is directly linked to the ambitions of the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Green Deal; whereas the cumulative effect of Green Deal related legislation must not lead to a decline in EU food production or to increase in dependence on imports from third countries that could jeopardise food security in the EU;
Amendment 143 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that biofuel production is important for the renewable energy mix, however feed and food-crop based fuels, including those derived from palm oil may negatively affects food security; denounces, moreover, the focus on short- term policy measures for example, on fertilisers, with the exception of fertilisers, where unavailability or lack of affordability may jeopardise timely crop cultivation with negative impact on crop yield and farmers' income, contributing to food insecurity;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas the current geopolitical challenges proves that food security is not a permanent achievement and that European food production should be considered as a strategic sector and should be preserved and strengthened in this respect as well;
Amendment 192 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underscores the need for independent policymaking based on factvalues and valuescientific facts;
Amendment 200 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it irresponsible that the EU continues toRecognises the positive steps taken in the EU to reduce and withdraw support for environmentally harmful and cruel practices under the common agricultural policy and common fisheries policy.; notes, however, that progress is slow;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European Green Deal could be a milestone in the EU transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, while pointing out that many of the resulting measures might have adverse effects, which have not yet been properly assessed, on EU farms and food security; calls on the Commission to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the cumulative impact of Green Deal legislative proposals on the EU farming sector; calls on the Commission to reconsider the ambitious targets, if necessary, with a view to ensuring food and nutrition security;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasizes that the EU is a climatically and agriculturally favoured productive location, which should become aware of its responsibility not only to ensure its own food supply, but also to contribute to fighting hunger in other disadvantaged parts of the world;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that due to increasing urbanization and global population growth there is an enormous reduction of land available for agriculture, and that it is possible to produce significantly more on less land in the sense of sustainable intensification or urban farming;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that the impact of climate change on agricultural production is becoming more evident, with crop farmers' harvests and yields being negatively impacted with increased frequency by droughts, floods, and other extreme weather conditions;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Points out that new technical achievements in the field of plant breeding can enable crops to become more resilient to climatic and environmental influences and more resistant to pathogens and harmful organisms;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Believes that the targeted application of NGT and the approval of seeds using these techniques in the EU are important measures to make agriculture sustainable in the context of the European Green Deal and the Farm- to-Fork strategy;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5 d. Calls on the Commission to advocate for the targeted use and further development of new breeding methods in agriculture and to initiate an objective and science-based impact assessment to clarify the potentials and risks of NGT;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5 e. Calls on the Commission to promote a Europe-wide dialogue on the opportunities offered by new breeding methods with regard to climate change and to educate the public about the differences between transgenic plants and the new breeding methods;
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that alternative sources of nutrients and nutrient cycles to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers should be fully exploited as soon as possible in order to reduce dependence on fertiliser imports, in particular by further supporting research and new innovations at EU level;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates that food losses and food waste can be avoided if measures are taken to prevent and manage animal diseases and to reduce the presence of pathogens in food, for example by ensuring proper hygiene and the use of improved technologies along the entire value chain, as well as the regular publication of information regarding these interrelated factors;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. reiterates that only clear and consistent framework conditions can increase the attractiveness of the agricultural sector and rural areas by encouraging innovative new entrants and alternative agricultural business models, as well as attracting skilled labour and providing greater support for farmers' education and training;