7 Amendments of Herbert DORFMANN related to 2017/2115(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas a progressive loss of production has been registered over the last decade, despite the efforts of beekeepers to maintain and increase the number of hives;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF a (new)
Recital AF a (new)
AFa. whereas beekeepers and farmers alike have an interest in maintaining the bee population, so that any potential conflicts between beekeeping and agriculture should be avoided by means of adequate communication;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that it would be wise to share beekeeping research topics and the findings which result – particularly where these are financed by the EU – among the Member States in order to avoid duplication; underlines the importance of education and further training for beekeepers and the important role played by associations in this context;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to support the planting of plant varieties with high nectar and pollen producing capacity during the flowering period, on the basis of their significant environmental role;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to adopt recommendations in order to introduce a uniform, high-quality basic and vocational beekeeping education programme in the EU; calls on the Member States to introduce appropriate training programmes for beekeepers;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Considers that the creation of centres devoted to the breeding and safeguard of native bee species, and in particular of the most noble subspecies such as the Apis mellifera ligustica, should be further promoted;
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Understands that some invasive alien species such as the Varroa destructor, the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida), the Asian hornet and American foulbrood are causing serious harm to beekeepers and widespread destruction among bees; points out that the spread of brown bears in Europe is posing new challenges for beekeepers, and calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop appropriate ways of addressing this, including in particular through compensation for damage caused;