9 Amendments of Martin HÄUSLING related to 2017/2088(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 (new)
Paragraph –1 (new)
-1. having regard to the European Parliament resolution on the ‘State of play of farmland concentration in the EU: how to facilitate the access to land for farmers', adopted on 27 April 2017
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph –1 a (new)
Paragraph –1 a (new)
-1 a. whereas, amongst new entrants, women are identified as primary farmer at greater rates than in the agricultural sector in general;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that current common agricultural policy (CAP) instruments for young farmers and new entrants should be improved in the future; notes that these tools must be targeted to young farmers’ and new entrants specific needs, including their economic and social needs, and promote projects with the highest added value for farmers;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses that young farmers and new entrants represent important sources of innovation and entrepreneurship within agriculture, bringing benefits such as the introduction of new knowledge, the development of new business models based on end-users, the development of more sustainable farming systems, the development of new organisational models (e.g. share farming, pre-financing, crowd sourcing), the increase of connections between farming and the local community, and the adaptation of traditional knowledge to develop business innovations (e.g. artisanal food production)
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Taking into consideration that access to land has been identified as the most important barrier to young farmers and new entrants;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that young farmers must be trained and skilled to enable them to find the ever-more complex solutions required to face current and future environmental challenges, including developing of agro-ecological practices or the use of the latest technological developments in farming;
Amendment 64 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Asks the Commission and the Member States for a firm commitment to direct marketing channels that allow young farmers to sell their products in local markets in amore sustainable way and with a greater benefit;
Amendment 73 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that any successful strategy for generational renewal and supporting young farmers should take a holistic approach, facilitating young farmers’ access to land, finance, advisory services and training; stresses that this should make sustainable farming, which is vital for humanity, an attractive occupation to young farmers and wider society.
Amendment 80 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to orient direct payments towards small-scale holdings and agro-ecological farming in the upcoming CAP-reform, as this will disproportionately benefit younger and new entrant farmers