4 Amendments of Esther DE LANGE related to 2011/2095(INI)
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the food chain should be shortenedr and transparent and the consumption of locally produced food should be encouraged, including the support for local markets, in order to reduce the transport related emissions of agricultural production;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the financing by EU funds, including the Rural Development Fund, of only and the greening measures in first pillar of the CAP, of energy efficient projects for agricultural facilities, especially of those applying renewable energy sources which can reduce carbon emissions to a level as far as possible closer to zero;
Amendment 60 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Emphasises the importance of carbon neutral farming; urges the European Commission to promote this via the greening measures envisaged in the first pillar of the new CAP;
Amendment 61 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Emphasises to this end the importance of manure processing which not only provides renewable energy, but also reduces environmental pressure and is a substitute for artificial fertiliser in the form of mineral concentrates; emphasises in this respect that if manure is to be considered as an energy source, it is essential that processed manure be recognised as a substitute for artificial fertiliser in the Nitrates Directive;