Activities of Rareș-Lucian NICULESCU related to 2013/2096(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Small agricultural holdings (short presentation)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that simply reducing the number ofeliminating small agricultural holdings should not be the main objective of restructuring, as this will not boost the competitiveness of larger holdsince it is necessary to appropriate solutions to the problems arisings; with this in mind, calls on the Member States to: come up with appropriate solutions and development models for smallholdings, taking account of the specific characteristics of farming in the country concerned and of regional variations; boost the competitiveness, viability and profitability of smallholdings; foster entrepreneurship; create jobs; and curb rural depopulation;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Draws attention to the upward pressure on farmland prices resulting from the forthcoming property market deregulation in the new Member States; points out that small farmers will be the hardest hit by rising land prices;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Draws attention to the upward pressure on farmland prices resulting from urban expansion;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Draws attention once more to the major disparities between farm subsidies in the various Member States to the disadvantage of the new Member States;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the need for smallholdings to come together to form organisations, producers’ groups or cooperatives and mount joint marketing campaigns; takes the view that smallholders’ organisations should receive special support; stresses that programmes are needed to encourage the collective management of farming, the joint purchase of equipment and cooperation in the marketing and processing of agricultural products;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Highlights the potential benefits of informal consumer networks, such as the community-supported agriculture (CSA) scheme which has enjoyed notable success in France;