Activities of Daciana Octavia SÂRBU related to 2010/2112(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Agriculture as a strategic sector in the context of food security (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on recognition of agriculture as a strategic sector in the context of food security PDF (207 KB) DOC (128 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Given the expected increase in global food demand and the consequent pressure on natural resources, stresses the need to balancemeet the requirements of food security with thosehilst ensuring the conservation of biodiversity conservation; notes that measures to address the urgent nature of environmental problems such as soil degradation, biodiversity loss, etc. are essential for maintaining the EU’s long- term agricultural productivity and food security;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that seed oligopolies have devastating effects on the sustainability of small-scale farming, fostering dependency on a limited number of corporations for the purchasing of seeds and specialized fertilizers;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes with regret that in many cases EU rules place an undue burden on the sharing of traditional seeds and varieties and hinder time-honoured traditions of sharing knowledge and farming practices;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the widespread action taken by thousands of farmers, environmental groups, scientists and citizens for the in- situ conservation and propagation of local genetic material; recalls further that the diversity of seeds adapted to local conditions is a necessary prerequisite for food security, especially in the face of climate change;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that focus should be placed on supporting and increasing the resilience of organic, small-scale farming systems intended for local and regional consumption, which represent the most effective and environmentally sustainable way of utilizing land;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 1 (new)
- Affirms that the EU has a duty to feed its citizens; points to the worrying decline in the production of commodities in the EU; firmly believes that both price volatility and declining farm incomes have contributed to this decrease in agricultural production.
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Asks for the introduction of specific support for urban agriculture as this will entail multiple benefits for food security, employment, environmental education, recreation and the urban climate;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers, however, that the increased drive to develop renewables and meet the 2020 targets must not affect the food supply; stresses that more attention should be given to second- and third-generation biofuels; notes the controversy over biofuels and the concerns over their possible adverse effects on food security because of competition with food crops for land; stresses, however, that biofuels which use non-edible biomass do not necessarily compete with food crops and can make a valuable contribution to green energy; underlines that the collection of this biomass must take account of the need to return an appropriate amount of biomass to the soil to ensure its continued natural productivity and fertility;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 11 – indent 1 (new)
- Is deeply concerned about the issue of land-grabbing, whereby foreign investors purchase large amounts of agricultural land in developing countries, as this can take control of the land and the food supply away from the people in those countries who depend on it for their own food security.
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 (new)
Paragraph 25 – indent 1 (new)
- Highlights, in the context of environmental and biodiversity protection, the importance of professional training for farmers and the dissemination of knowledge, education and best practices relating to innovative technologies;