Activities of Alyn SMITH related to 2011/2114(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Farm input supply chain - Imbalances in the food supply chain (debate)
Farm input supply chain - Imbalances in the food supply chain (debate)
Amendments (1)
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that Single Farm Payment entitlements, where based on historical values or when tradable without land, can be bought up at inflated values by investors and speculators for the purposes of an income stream as opposed to active farming; notes that the distortions created act as a substantial input cost and entrance barrier for new farmers; calls on the Commission, the Parliament and the Member States and regions to ensure that CAP reform adequately addresses these problems, and that payment entitlements are available for all farmers for the purposes of active production;