Activities of Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI related to 2017/2116(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on a European strategy for the promotion of protein crops – Encouraging the production of protein and leguminous plants in the European agriculture sector
Amendments (3)
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the EU would benefit from large scale production of protein crops by reducing our deficit in plant protein; recognises the significant obstacles stemming from the relatively low yields of suitable legumes and their weak price competitiveness in relation to imported products;
Amendment 104 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that protein crops grown in the EU contribute to a more sustainable livestock production; in this regard, stresses the importance of diverse crop rotation and efficient nutrient and water management.
Amendment 113 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Encourages investment in legume breeding and highlights that climate change increases the need for stress resistant crops.