12 Amendments of Bert-Jan RUISSEN related to 2021/2239(INI)
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s recognition of organic farming as one of the important components on the EU’s path towards more sustainable food systems and the ambition of increasing the EU’s agricultural area under organic farming by 2030 based on the development of demand; recognises, at the same time, the potential for other sustainable farming methods to contribute to the Green Deal’s objectives;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the development and growth of the organic sector must be accompanied by market-driven and holistic supply chain developments as well as measureremoving administrative and/or bureaucratic requirements to stimulate further demand for organic food and ensure consumer trust, in order to safeguard the future profitability of the organic market and organic farming in the EU;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that organic farming also exacerbates emissions through greater food production elsewhere to compensate for the lower yields in organic agriculture;1a _________________ 1a Smith, L.G., Kirk, G.J.D., Jones, P.J. et al. The greenhouse gas impacts of converting food production in England and Wales to organic methods. Nat Commun 10, 4641 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019- 12622-7
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that for an EU action plan to succeed, it must stimulate and mobilise the Member States; expresses the view, therefore, that Member States should be encouraged to develop their own national OAPs with concrete, time-bound actionconcrete actions that facilitate choice and support bottom-up initiatives;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that actions to support the development of the organic sector must by no means undermine the long-term economic sustainability of existing and new organic producers; underlines that a market-driven approach is key in order to avoid adverse consequences in the long run due to price collapse when supply of organic produce is not in pace with demand and considers an area-based target incompatible with this principle;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that yield differences between organic and conventional crops vary by agro-ecological region within the EU, ranging from -4% to -76% across product groups as outlined by JRC; points out that conversion to organic production in regions where this leads to large yield drops would amount to an increased ecological footprint of food production elsewhere; points out that in the common market organic products reach consumers across national boundaries and therefore its production must be considered for the EU as a whole;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that a target based on area or production may be counterproductive as it would lead to market imbalance in which organic producers will be squeezed into accepting lower prices; considers therefore that an area-based value should serve as a context indicator instead of a target value;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights that promotion and information campaigns for organic produce must be science-based in order to ensure a level playing field for other sustainable farming practices being implemented;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that increasing green public procurement (GPP) in the Member States can serve as a strong stimulus for action towards the demand for organic target; believes that the EU institutions should lead by example; calls on the Commission to research current structural and logistical barriers and to promote the use of GPP criteria in the Member States;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that an adequate common agricultural policy (CAP) budget shcould be providedused towards to create incentives for farmers to convert to and maintain organic farming practices at national level, through rural development measures or newly introduced eco-schemes, or a combination of the two; calls on the Member States to support generational renewal in organic farming;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the potential of short, local and seasonalmart food supply chains and direct marketing opportunities for organic producers and rural economies to deliver economic and environmental benefits by securing incomes and creating employment, while contributing to animal welfare, as well as environmental, biodiversity and climate protection;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the need for research and innovation to overcome restrictions in organic agriculture, such as the availability of organic protein feed, vitamins, plant protection products, fertilisers and genetic resources, which would increase the tolerance to drought, pests, diseases etc., thus increasing the yields, and to encourage meeting societal expectations on animal welfare and efficient resource use; welcomes the Commission’s intention to earmark Horizon Europe funding in this respect; calls on the Commission to stimulate and foster cooperation between research communities working on organic and conventional food and farming;