2 Amendments of Mairead McGUINNESS related to 2015/2227(INI)
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises the enormousuntapped potential of technology and innovation for the development of new products and services and job creationwhich may have the potential to create employment along the whole agri-food value chain; highlights the potential creation of new jobs in the agricultural sector, which is of pivotal importance for rural development, and considers that developing modern agricultural practices will make agriculture more attractive to young farmers and entrepreneurs alike; calls on the Commission to look into the possibilities of incentivising farmers to raise public awareness concerning the workings of the agri-food chain and new production methods;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. CWelcomes the EIB's willingness to support agricultural projects and young farmers; calls on the Commission to work with the EIB in order to create new financing opportunities for Member States that establish forms of financial support such as guarantee funds, revolving funds or investment capital to facilitate access to credit for farmers and groupings of farmers such as cooperatives, helping on-farm investment for modernisation while also offering financing opportunities for young farmers to expand their businesses, as well as to ensure investment in public-sector research combined with public-private partnerships in order to test and launch innovative products; reiterates that the Parliament wishes to see this financial support flowing and to remove any obstacles in accessing this funding;