27 Amendments of Marian HARKIN related to 2011/0282(COD)
Amendment 78 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) To ensure the sustainable development of rural areas, it is necessary to focus on a limited number of core priorities relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas, the competitiveness of all types of agriculture and farm viability, safety measures and increased awareness of farm safety; food chain organisation and risk management in agriculture, restoring, preserving and enhancing ecosystems dependant on agriculture and forestry, resource efficiency and the shift towards a low carbon economy in the agricultural, food and forestry sectors, and promoting social inclusion, poverty reduction and the economic development of rural areas. In doing so account must be taken of the diversity of situations that affect rural areas with different characteristics or different categories of potential beneficiaries and the cross-cutting objectives of innovation, environment and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Mitigation action should relate to both limiting emissions in agriculture and forestry from key activities such as livestock production, fertilizer use and to preserving the carbon sinks and enhancing carbon sequestration with regard to land use, land use change and the forestry sector. The Union priority for rural development relating to knowledge transfer and innovation in agriculture, forestry and rural areas should apply horizontally in relation to the other Union priorities for rural development.
Amendment 111 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Farm advisory services help farmers, forest holders and SMEs in rural areas to improve the sustainable management and overall performance of their holding or business. Therefore both the setting up of such services and the use of advice by farmers, forest holders and SMEs should be encouraged. In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice offered, provision should be made for the minimum qualifications and regular training of advisors. Farm advisory services, as provided for in Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No HR/2012 of […]14 should help farmers assess the performance of their agricultural holding and identify the necessary improvements as regards the statutory management requirements, good agricultural and environmental conditions, agricultural practices beneficial to the climate and the environment set out in Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) No DP/2012 of […]15 , requirements or actions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity, protection of water, animal disease notification and innovation at least as laid down in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No HR/2012. Where relevant, advice should also cover occupational safety standards. Advice may also cover issues linked to the economic, agricultural and environmental performance of the holding or enterprise. Farm management and farm relief services should help farmers improve and facilitate management of their holding. Furthermore, in the context of the growing number of farm fatalities and accidents, farm advisory services should offer advice and guidance on improving farm safety measures and the safety of those working and living on farms.
Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The LEADER approach for local development has, over a number of years, proven its utility in promoting the development of rural areas by fully taking into account the multi-sectoral needs for endogenous rural development through its bottom-up approach. LEADER should therefore be continued in the future and its application should remain compulsory for all rural development programmes. The added value of the LEADER approach is not limited to the projects undertaken and physical outputs, but also the bottom-up approach of an independent local action group can produce significant added value such as 'capacity-building' and 'empowering the local community' which is not achieved where decision-making is dominated by local authorities. 1 __________________ 1 as identified by the Special Report No. 5 2010 of the European Court of Auditors on the implementation of the LEADER approach for Rural Development
Amendment 185 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Support to LEADER local development from the EAFRD should cover all aspects of the preparation and implementation of local development strategies and operation of local action groups in which decision-making is community-led and in partnership with other relevant actors, as well as cooperation among territories and groups which carry out bottom-up and community-led local development. In order to enable partners in rural areas not yet applying LEADER to test and prepare for the design and operation of a local development strategy a ‘LEADER start-up kit’ should also be financed. In order to ensure the efficient and effective use of EAFRD budgetary resources and the implementation of the LEADER approach, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the detailed definition of eligible animation costs for local action groups and for the purpose of adopting rules to ensure that Member States fully implement the community-led approach.
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point t
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point t
(t) ‘short supply chain’: a supply chain involving a limited number of economic operators in direct selling, local markets and community supported agriculture, committed to co-operation, local economic development, and close geographical and social relations between producers and consumers;
Amendment 317 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) strengthening farm safety awareness and training;
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) facilitating restructuring of farms facing major structural problems, notably farms with a low degree of market participation, market-oriented farms in particular sectors and, farms in need of agricultural diversification; and where appropriate, the facilitation of land exchange;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
(a) facilitating diversification, creation of new small enterprises and job creation, especially utilising local or indigenous product, and job creation, such as small-scale food processing and marketing start-ups;
Amendment 445 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a a (new)
(a a) enhancing availability and accessibility of training courses, workshops and coaching on the relevant vocational training and skills in rural communities;
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
(b) fostering local development, and, in particular, community-led local development in rural areas;
Amendment 571 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point v
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c – paragraph 1 – point v
(v) appropriate action is envisaged to simplify the implementation and running of the programme;
Amendment 599 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 634 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the submission and approval of proposals for amendments to rural development programmes, within a definite timescale, including their entry into force and frequency of submission at a maximum of two per year during the programming period.
Amendment 733 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) where relevant, advice and information on improving farm safety measures and the safety of those working and living on farms and occupational safety standards based on Union legislation. .
Amendment 804 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Information on and application to the scheme will be easily accessible and the process conducted in a timely and transparent manner without unnecessary administrative criteria and restrictions;
Amendment 945 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) annualone-off payments for farmers participating in the small farmers scheme established by Title V of Regulation (EU) No DP/2012 (hereafter ‘the small farmers scheme’) who permanently transfer their holding to another farmer.
Amendment 956 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) retirement payments for farmers who permanently transfer their holding to another farmer.
Amendment 1063 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investments by public bodies or local development organisations in recreational infrastructure, tourist information and sign- posting of touristic sites;
Amendment 1119 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. Support under Article 22(1)(a) shall be granted to private land-owners and tenants, municipalities and their associations and shall cover the costs of establishment and an annual premium per hectare to cover the costs of agriculture income foregone and maintenance, including early and late cleanings, for a maximum period of tenhirty years.
Amendment 1163 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Support shall be limited to the 100% maximum support rate laid down in Annex I.
Amendment 1315 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 5
Article 29 – paragraph 5
5. Commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of five to seven years. However, where necessary in order to achieve orIn the context of achieving and maintain theing EU environmental benefits sought, Member States may determine a longer period in their rural development programmes for particular types of commitments, including by means of providing for their annual extension after the termination of the initial periodobjectives, commitments under this measure shall be undertaken for a period of fourteen years with opt out provided at seven years stage'.
Amendment 1325 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. Payments shall be granted annually and shall compensate beneficiaries for all or part of the additional costs and income foregone resulting from the commitments made. Where necessary they may also cover transaction costs to a value of up to 230% of the premium paid for the agri- environment-climate commitments. Where commitments are undertaken by groups of farmers, the maximum level shall be 30%.
Amendment 1359 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States shall endeavour to provide farmers undertaking commitments under this measure with the knowledge and information required to implement them.
Amendment 1453 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Areas other than those referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 shall be eligible for payments under Article 32 if they are affected by specific constraints indicating natural handicap and where land management should be continued in order to conserve or improve the environment, maintain the countryside and preserve the tourist potential of the area or in order to protect the coastline.
Amendment 1673 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) capacity building, training and networking with a view to preparing and implementing a community-led local development strategy.
Amendment 1948 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) 80% for the measures referred to in Articles 15, 28, 29 and 36, for the LEADER local development referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EU) No [CSF/2012] and for operations under Article 20(1)(a)(i). It may be increased to 90% for the programmes of less developed regions, the outermost regions and the smaller Aegean islands within the meaning of Regulation (EEC) No 2019/93;
Amendment 2081 #
Proposal for a regulation
ANNEX I – Article 24(3)
ANNEX I – Article 24(3)