55 Amendments of Albert DESS related to 2017/2116(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– taking into consideration the Danube Soya Declaration of 19th January 2013;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union is still suffering from a major deficit in vegetable proteins, despite the use of co-products from biofuels production based on rapeseed which has regrettably seen little improvement despite the many intentions announced, and initiatives taken, on this topic for more than 15 years; whereas the present-day context means that we should be taking more energetic action;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the issue of vegetable protein used in animal feed has too often been analysed with a focus on protein-rich matter, linked to our deficit in vegetable proteins and to the search for raw materials to supplement farm animals’ diets;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas it is necessary to adopt a more comprehensive analysis of the vegetable protein issue in Europe so as to maximise the number of instruments at our disposal for boosting the effectiveness of action to reduce our dependence on vegetable proteins;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas vegetable proteins are at the core of the challenges of food safety, nutritious food and feed, renewable energy, environmental protection and global warming; whereas they are essential to life and are present in all foods consumed by both humans and animals;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas proteins are at the core of the challenges of food safety, animal feed, renewables, environmental protection and global warming; whereas they are essential to life and are present in all foods consumed by both humans and animals;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in recent years China has become the world’s largest importer of soya and has launched a genuine security of supply strategy for itself which could threaten the current balance of oilseed world market and by consequences jeopardise our own supplies tomorrow;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the development of agriculture in the past 50 yearglobalisation of the diet regime over the world and bearing in mind that more than 60% of the world population is living in towns has given rise to the large-scale long-distance transport of raw materials for the production of vegetable and meat proteins which is now causing problemchallenges for the environment and the climate;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the production of protein crops, particularly soya, in many regions outside Europe is a major driver of global deforestation and whereas increased European protein crop growing could provide an important complement to measures to promote agricultural commodity supply chains without deforestation;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the nitrogenfertilizers needed to feed plants, except for leguminous, ensure a qualitative contents of the grains and manufacture vegetable proteins is today mainly provided by synthetic nitrogenous fertilisers, which are costly to produce in the EU and generate pollution of both water and air;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas in order to reduce dependence on outside suppliers, it is necessary to focus on not only protein-rich crops which address ruminants' and non- ruminants’ needs but also on all other crops (including in forage and grassland areas) which address specifically ruminants needs, while they have a lesser protein content, are extensively cultivated throughout the Union;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas there will be any increase of vegetable protein production without improvement of the profitability of such plants and there is a need today for a strategic, effective and ambitious vegetable protein supply plan to be implemented for the sustainable development of European agriculture; whereas such a plan requires the mobiliszation of several EU policies, first and foremost the CAP;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the vegetable proteins research policy should be stepped up to cover productivity gain and better use (digestibility, storage and process) and extended over the long term;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas soybean producers and processors, animal feed producers, but also representatives of the food industry (meat producers, milk and egg producers and other soybeans), trade chains and other relevant institutions and NGOs support sustainable systems in the production of GM-free soybean controlled origin;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the 1992 Blair House Agreement on proteins is now obsolete and no longer reflects present-day realitiesoilseeds production is not covering the proteins crops and should not represent a limitation for an ambitious EU vegetable proteins plan;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that it is time to implement a major strategic European vegetable protein supply plan based on the sustainable development of all the crops grown throughout the EU; further takes the view that this change implies a substantial alteration of our production systems to meet the requirements ofproduction systems should be analysed with a view to factoring in the many and varied goals related to food safety and security, the circular economy, and of agroecologythe use of natural resources;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that it is time to implement a major strategic European vegetable protein supply plan based on the sustainable development of all the crops grown throughout the EU; further takes the view that this change implies a substantial alterationnalysis of our production systems to meet the requirements of the circular economy and of agroecologyintegrate multipurpose objectives such as food security, circular economy and management of natural resources at a global level;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the establishment of a European platform making it possibleEuropean arable crops Market Observatory to: identify protein cultivation areas by crop category and location;, location and the economic challenges to produce more vegetable proteins in EU and recommend to establish a permanent European platform to create technical references that are accessible to all farmers; ascertain European protein production capacities; and catalogue all the research carried out into proteins;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recommends focusing on all vegetable protein resources, including processed proteins, and thus on crops used both in human food and in farm animal feed;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the EU’s earlier protein strategy, under the second CAP pillar, was not taken up by farmers, as protein crops were financially unattractive compared with other crops;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that protein crops, as well as being a source of protein, also benefit soil and biodiversity;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Is of the opinion that a European protein strategy cannot succeed unless it is linked to other policy issues, for example the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive, and that, in particular, the dual use of rape as a feed protein and an energy source should be taken into account; calls, therefore, for the proportion of first-generation biofuels to be set at 7%;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that this plan must maximise the complementarity between the different biomass production of all usable agricultural areas by developing permanent plant cover, sometaking into account the protein yield per hectare from crops as well as developing plant production of which can be devoted to protein supply;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it necessary to look in particular at theat growing potential of leguminous crops, whether grain or forage legumes, as this family of plants presents manyseveral agricultural, economic and environmental benefits (being the only one to fix nitrogen from the air);
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends supporting the cultivation of soya,under the Common Agricultural Policy the cultivation of leguminous crops and grain legumes (soya, lupins, faba beans, peas, etc.), as new varieties of which are currently opening up fresh possibilities, but notes that this should not overshadow interest in term of more incorporation in other grain protein crops (lupins, faba beans, peas, chickpeas, etc.) feed compound formula;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends supporting the cultivation of soya, new varieties of which are currently opening up fresh possibilities, but notes that this should not overshadow interest in other grain protein crops (lupins, faba beans, peas, chickpeas, etc.); deplores the fact that the delegated act on greening, which prohibits the use of pesticides in ecological focus areas under peas and beans, was not rejected; to that extent considers it unfortunate that a costly protein strategy should now have to be put in place in order to achieve the same effect;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for greater attention to be paid to the management of grassland crops which, given the extensive areas they occupy, make a major contribution to meeting protein needs for animal (only ruminants) feed;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Maintains that parts of carcasses unfit for human consumption – primarily on account of their appearance – should be considered for use as feed for monogastric animals under a new European protein strategy;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Hopes that crops such as lucerne,Recommend that the vegetable protein crops such as soya, alfalfa, faba beans, peas and crops such as clover, sainfoin, and many other legumes mayto be reintroduced into large-scale cultivation and forage systems;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers it advisable to develop regional protein production and processing chains by creating closer links between cerealarable crops farmers and livestock farmers (supply and exchange contracts), and deems it useful, to that end, to assist, via the CAP, risk- taking by operators entering smalldirect supply chains for protein-based food and feed;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages promoting the production of high-quality, GMO-free proteins by improving their traceability and labelling because there is an increasing interest of the European consumers for GM free products;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers it necessary to support the self-sufficiency in feed of farms with animal feed at farm and regional level for ruminants as well as for mono gastric animals (including on- farm feed production) by reviewing the rules on the greening measures and allowing more flexibilities at farm level;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers it desirable to enhance yields, minimise harvest losses, and increase nutritional value by supporting breeding, maintaining production resources, and improving harvesting and storage conditions (drying, wrapping, etc.);
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes the view that in order to enhance protein production it is necessary to increase the economical profitability of such crops and new farming practices to rotate crops (over a minimum of three years) and increase mixing of varieties and crops in the pulse (clover/rape, triticale/peas etc.) and forage (leguminous grasses, meslins, etc.) production sectors; at the same time, the production of vegetable protein crops should be encourage on ecological focus areas by allowing the use of plants protection products and fertilizers;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for research work to begin on: selection of new varieties and species; crop mixing; which allow seeding period in winter to allow more flexibilities for the farmers in relation to climate change; crop mixing; resilience to stress, improvement of the yields, protein content and digestibility of animal feed (sprouted seeds, etc.); and biostimulants;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends greater use of precisdigitalisation in agriculture in order to adjust plant nitrogeutrition supplements sand animal feed rations as accurately as possible with the principle of the “right dose at the right time at the right place” and so as to limit wastage and some types of pollution;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recommends greater use of digitalisation and precision agriculture in order to adjust plant nitrogen supplementsfertilisation and animal feed rations as accurately as possible so as to limit wastage and some types of pollution;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that this plan calls for the mobilisation and coordination of several EU policies: the CAP, renewable energy policy, research policy, the neighbourhood policy and trade policy;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recommends supporting the production of biofuels from European Biomass through multiple strategies and directives to enhance the European protein production; and to maintain the quantities of protein meal produced as by- product due to the production of biofuels in recent years; a loss of the current production level of biofuels and in consequence of the produced protein meals would put an unnecessary burden on the European Strategy for the promotion of Protein Crops;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it important for the CAP to support protein crop cultivation by means of the voluntary coupled payment (which, if not restricted to crops and regions in difficulty, would give scope for more action) and the greening payment, and by means of the second pillar, particularly through agro-environmental measures on organic farming, investment quality, advice, training and of course innovation via the EIPNotes that the voluntary coupled payment for protein crops is part of the European protein strategy; believes, however, that transferring financial support schemes to the second pillar is an option that should be considered;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers it important for the CAP to support protein crop cultivation by means of the voluntary coupled payment (which, if should not be restricted to crops and regions in difficulty, and would give scope for more action) and, the greening payment, and by means of the second pillar, particularly through agro-environmental measures on organic farming and other type of farming, investment quality, advice, training and of course innovation via the EIP and regret the environmental value of leguminous production is partially recognized (coefficient used for EFA);
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Feels it is relevant to the future of the CAP to: consider additional proposals to support vegetables proteins, such as those for three- year-minimum rotation systems if the CAP budget is multi- annual; create an ecosystem payment that is more flexible than the greening payment so as to encourage sustainable agricultural practicerecognize the benefit of leguminous crops and oilseeds crops for the biodiversity, including for the feed of pollinators; provide risk-taking mechanisms for innovators; and open up a proteins sub- priority in the rural development policy;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Feels it is relevant to the future of the CAP to: consider additional proposals to support proteins, such as those for three- year-minimummultiannual rotation systems ; create an ecosystem payment that is more flexible than the greening payment so as to encourage sustainable agricultural practices; provide risk-taking mechanisms for innovators; and open up a proteins sub- priority in the rural development policy;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Takes the view that it is necessary that future policies on renewable energies acknowledge the importance of protein- rich by-products from the production of biofuels and bioliquids (e.g. rapeseed meal, distillers grains) as an indispensable part of the European protein supply;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is necessary to secure our soya supplies by cooperating more closely with our neighbourhood, in particular with Ukraine, which has opted for Europe and which produces soya that could bdiversifying the origin of the non EU vegetable proteins, in particular with Ukraine, and should integrate also the same EU requirements that the EU farmers have to respect in relation to environment and GM-free bprought into the EU via the Danubeduction and limitation plant protection products;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is necessary to secure our soya supplies by cooperating more closely with our neighbourhood, in particular with Ukraine, which has opted for Europe and which produces soya that could be brought into the EU via the Danube – breeding being among the areas to explore further – instead of importing supplies from overseas;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recognises that today’s agricultural practices are unthinkable without soya; this highly important legume in the recent history had almost vanished from European cultivation into oblivion; the cultivation rose from 17 million tonnes in 1960 to 319 million tonnes in 2015;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Supports the Donau Soja Initiative promoting the safety and the high quality of soya products, GM-free production and use of GM-free soybeans originating from Europe;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that the 1992 Blair House Agreement is now obsolete and is likelyanymore a justification to hamper the sustainable development of protein crop growing in Europe;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that the 1992 Blair House Agreement is now obsolete and is likely to hamper the sustainable development of protein crop growing in Europe; calls for the biofuel sector to be maintained on a solid footing, as it is central to the EU’s GMO-free protein supply; believes that the importance of protein production has to be emphasised more strongly in the ongoing biofuel debate;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Takes note of the improvement of the coefficient criteria of leguminous within the ecological focus areas but regrets this coefficient is not yet valuing the benefits of these crops at the level it should be;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls to work on the second pillar to have a better recognition and remuneration of the contribution of such crops to feed the pollinators at critical time of the season (early flowering plants in spring) and contribution against the pollinator depopulation;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Calls on the research work program to investigate possible improvement of the digestibility of rapeseed meal;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 d (new)
Paragraph 22 d (new)
22d. Calls for the maintenance of a strong EU biofuels sector which provides the main part of concentrated vegetable proteins to the EU livestock sector. Therefore, the role of protein in the current bio fuels debate should be taken into consideration so that, crop-based bio fuels achieving GHG savings in accordance with sustainability criteria of the RED II directive and from feedstock produced in accordance with the environmental rules under the CAP, generating valuable co-products should not be limited in the calculation of the EU RES target for renewables;