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Draft report (2025/2052(INI)) 2025-04-24

The future of agriculture and the post-2027 common agricultural policy

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

Amendment 1249

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30.Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, especially in drought-affected regions, encouraging the use of artificial intelligence and sensors for optimised resource allocation, reducing losses of water and energy costs for farmers; Also calls for support for the development and implementation of innovative solutions such as reuse of treated waste water and desalination technologies adapted to the agricultural sector; draws attention to the fact that many existing irrigation systems are outdated and inefficient, cause significant losses of water, and need to be replaced or modernised to ensure sustainable water resource management in the context of climate change;

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Amendment 1250

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities economic incentives for modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, such as smart precision irrigation technologies, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to optimise consumption, granting constant productivity and, at the same time, reducing the water footprint. Stresses that, given the same amount of water withdrawn from water sources, the expansion of the irrigable area should be allowed to those surfaces which currently do not benefit from this service;

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Amendment 1251

Camilla Laureti, Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint; calls on the Commission to invest in training programmes for farmers in order to ensure that they possess the necessary knowledge and tools to use water resources efficiently;

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Amendment 1252

Marion Maréchal, Sergio Berlato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint; considers that no water reuse targets should be imposed on farmers before ensuring the availability of water free of pharmaceutical residues;

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Amendment 1253

Salvatore De Meo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the introduction of economic incentives for the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to optimise consumption, ensure constant production and, at the same time, reduce the water footprint;

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Amendment 1254

Zsuzsanna Borvendég

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint; and to prioritise water-saving forms of farming, including grazing land management;

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Amendment 1255

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of new low-use and efficient water technologies such as drip feed irrigation, to reduce the water footprint;

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Amendment 1256

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Esther Herranz García, Gabriel Mato, Elena Nevado del Campo, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the modernisation and digitalisation of sustainable irrigation, as well as the use of artificial intelligence and new water technologies to reduce the water footprint;	30. Calls on the Commission to include among its priorities the promotion of innovative technologies, smart irrigation systems and digitalisation of infrastructures to optimise water use;

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Amendment 1257

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	30a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support the development of new, intelligent irrigation systems in rural areas currently lacking such infrastructure, especially in regions affected by increasing water stress, desertification or seasonal droughts; Underlines the need for climate-resilient, precision-based irrigation models that optimise water use and enable sustainable agricultural productivity, and calls for their inclusion as eligible investments under the CAP Strategic Plans and relevant EU cohesion instruments;

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Amendment 1258

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	30a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enable more sustainable nutrient management by swiftly adopting the proposal to authorise the use of RENURE fertilisers; further calls for a revision of the Nitrates Directive to bring it in line with current scientific evidence and best practices, allowing farmers to make better use of naturally available nutrient sources while continuing to protect water quality.

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Amendment 1259

Anja Hazekamp

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	deleted

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Amendment 1260

Salvatore De Meo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, regenerative farming and integrated recycling procedures for agricultural waste to support companies engaged in the upcycling of waste for start-ups and SMEs involved in the production of raw materials or finished products, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1261

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31.Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for targeted and effective support for EU farmers and foresters, promoting the circular economy, through incentives for the recovery of biomass, agricultural waste and co-products, supporting the energy autonomy of farms and reducing their dependence on external inputs, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1262

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products such as digestate and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025; calls in this respect on the Commission to work with Member States to swiftly adopt the proposal to enable the use of RENURE fertilisers;

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Amendment 1263

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, calls on the Commission to present a comprehensive impact assessment of the EU’s biomethane production ambition for the agricultural sector and looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1264

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses that, while ensuring a hierarchy of uses that puts food first, it is important to better integrate the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1265

Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and sustainable biofuels compliant with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1266

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, by prioritising an efficient and regenerative use of all resources, including recycling and soil fertility, alongside ambitious efforts to reduce carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1267

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1268

Norbert Lins

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products such as digestate and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1269

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, noting that carbon sinking depends on functional hydrological cycles 1a; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;
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	1a there is as such no exclusive focus on reducing carbon emissions in the CAP, but there is obviously a need for a sufficient water supply to allow for carbon sinking and storage in farming and forestry systems, eventually to be remunerated under CRCF ‘carbon farming’ schemes, for which farmers will receive additional non-CAP payments.

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Amendment 1270

André Rodrigues

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, while reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1271

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers and foresters to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;	31. Calls for strong support for EU farmers to boost the circular economy, prioritising an efficient use of all resources, rather than focusing exclusively on reducing carbon emissions; stresses the importance of better integrating the circular economy into the emerging bioeconomy, optimising the use of raw materials and secondary products to generate by-products and new energy sources such as biogas and strengthening the EU’s energy autonomy; on this point, looks forward to the presentation of the bioeconomy strategy in 2025;

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Amendment 1272

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Urges the Commission and Member States to encourage and enhance the integration of agriculture and renewable energy, acknowledging the potential of this synergy to promote sustainable farming practices, strengthen local resilience to climate change, enhance circular economy including food waste management, and improve water retention and soil health, while also supporting farmers’ incomes. Additionally, calls on the Commission to clarify the provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy to better align and increase the compatibility of renewable and sustainable energy sources, such as agrisolar and biogas, with agricultural activities;

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Amendment 1273

Salvatore De Meo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Stresses that the burden of reducing carbon emissions in agriculture should not fall solely on farmers and calls for a comprehensive approach to the supply chain that supports, incentivises and rewards the adoption of low-carbon solutions by individual farms. On this point reiterates the need for a strong CAP budget that ensures sufficient funding for climate action, enabling farmers to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions while remaining competitive.

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Amendment 1274

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Calls on the Commission to develop crop- and sector-specific policy approaches within the post-2027 CAP, based on the distinct biophysical, economic and environmental characteristics of different production systems across the Union; emphasises the importance of recognising the diversity of European agriculture—including closed greenhouse horticulture, permanent crops, and intensive livestock systems such as pig farming—when designing support measures, regulatory requirements, and innovation strategies

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Amendment 1275

Veronika Vrecionová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Highlights the strategic importance of encouraging local production and processing, especially in areas facing depopulation or economic decline; stresses that local food systems create value locally, reduce transport-related emissions, and improve supply chain resilience; further emphasises that supporting crop diversification enhances biodiversity, improves soil health and reduces pest and disease vulnerability, all of which are necessary for climate adaptation and food system stability;

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Amendment 1276

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Calls for establishing 0.5% THC as the maximum threshold for the registration of hemp varieties in the EU, thereby clearly distinguishing hemp from other cannabis varieties. This would harmonize national definitions, expand the genetic pool of recognized hemp seeds, and encourage breeding of new, multipurpose varieties that are more resilient to climate change, all while maintaining low THC levels and ensuring clarity for farmers, regulators, and consumers.

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Amendment 1277

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Calls on the Commission to revise financial and regulatory incentives for biogas and biomethane production from animal manure that maintain or expand industrial large-scale livestock production, when a reduction in production is essential to meet the EU’s environmental and public health goals and keep global warming below 1.5°, as well as protect the diversity of small-scale producers in rural areas.

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Amendment 1278

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Stresses that the current Nitrates Directive is due for revision, as outdated provisions promote the use of artificial fertilisers rather than organic manure; calls for an urgent review of the Nitrates Directive before the end of this year, and its revision to promote circular nutrient management;

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Amendment 1279

Stefan Köhler, Norbert Lins, Christine Schneider, Marion Walsmann, Lena Düpont

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31a. Stresses the need for a holistic approach to decarbonize agriculture, calls for encouragement and the right incentives such as sufficient funding for farmers, to adopt solutions and practises that reduce the carbon footprint of crops while remaining competitive;

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Amendment 1280

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31c. Calls for the facilitation of structured knowledge exchange and cooperation between comparable production systems across Member States, in order to support mutual learning, address region-specific challenges—such as those faced by intensive production areas—and accelerate sustainable transitions that are tailored to the specific realities of each sector;

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Amendment 1281

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31g. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to swiftly adopt the proposal allowing the use of RENURE fertilisers under the Nitrates Directive; further calls for a broader revision of the directive to align its provisions with current scientific knowledge and best available practices, in order to enable farmers to reduce dependency on synthetic fertilisers, close nutrient loops, and accelerate the transition toward more circular and sustainable nutrient management systems.

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Amendment 1282

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 31 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	31k. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive nutrient recovery strategy across the agri-food chain, with dedicated support for innovation in the separation, treatment and reuse of nutrients from food processing, retail and consumer waste streams; encourages the creation of standards and incentives to enable safe and effective use of these secondary nutrient sources in agriculture.

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Amendment 1283

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events; stresses, in this context, the need to establish a European agricultural reinsurance guarantee, supported by the European Union budget, with the aim of reducing the systemic risk associated with increasingly intense and frequent climate events; considers that this European guarantee would make insurance more accessible and financially viable for farmers, ensuring greater coverage and avoiding disparities between Member States; highlights that, currently, the lack of attractive offers in the agricultural insurance market, due to the significant unpredictability and intensity of climate risks, seriously compromises income protection and the stability of farms; advocates, therefore, that the EU should play an active role in establishing a common reinsurance mechanism that contributes to the cohesion of the internal market, promotes solidarity between regions and increases the resilience of the European agricultural sector to external shocks.

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Amendment 1284

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing financial support for agricultural insurance, to mutual funds, and to Income Stabilization Tool (IST) to cope with extreme and unforeseeable weather, sanitary and market events; further calls for the development of an integrated climate risk management framework that includes prevention investments, adaptation planning, early warning systems, mutual funds, and farm-level investments in resilience infrastructure, to enhance the long-term capacity of agricultural holdings to anticipate, absorb and recover from climate-related shocks;

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Amendment 1285

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with normal climate risks and by drawing on national and European solidarity to address catastrophic risks linked to extreme weather events; considers that insurance for risks related to market fluctuations is rarely available, ineffective and very expensive, and that preference should be given to improving mechanisms for farmers to organise collectively and crisis management measures;

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Amendment 1286

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events, ensuring that farms and not insurance companies benefit and ensuring that farms, benefitting from such insurances, have to provide a minimum level of prevention by diversification and participation in Eco Schemes and AECMs;

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Amendment 1287

Stefano Bonaccini, Dario Nardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for all risk management tools, including agricultural insurances, to cope with extreme weather events; underlines the need for a better implementation of mutual funds, in particular to cope with plant and animal diseases, and of the income stabilization tool;

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Amendment 1288

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events giving cooperatives, producer organisations (POs) and associations of producer organisations (APOs) the possibility to manage economic instruments and risk management tools ;

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Amendment 1289

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens, Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance and mutual funds to cope with extreme weather events; Stresses that these measures should be additional to existing market management tools and should not undermine existing national schemes;

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Amendment 1290

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events and by introducing a mechanism to reinforce national agricultural insurance schemes at EU level in the event of particularly severe circumstances;

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Amendment 1291

Salvatore De Meo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing financial support for agricultural insurance, mutual funds and income stabilisation tools (ISTs) to cope with extreme and unforeseeable weather, health and market events;

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Amendment 1292

Herbert Dorfmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing financial support for agricultural insurance to mutual funds, and to Income Stabilizations Tool (IST) to cope with extreme and unforeseeable weather, sanitary and market events;

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Amendment 1293

Raffaele Stancanelli, Isabella Tovaglieri, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy, Vilis Krištopans

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing financial support for agricultural insurance, to mutual funds, and to Income Stabilization Tool (IST) to cope with extreme and unforeseeable weather, sanitary and market events;

Or. en

Amendment 1294

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission and Member States to strengthen uptake of risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events; ensuring that farmers and not just insurance companies benefit;

Or. en

Amendment 1295

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events for those farms which show a minimum level of measures to prevent climate change;

Or. en

Amendment 1296

Benoit Cassart, Barry Cowen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments and to revise agricultural crisis reserve in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;

Or. en

Amendment 1297

Csaba Dömötör

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events and animal diseases;

Or. en

Amendment 1298

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;	32. Calls on the Commission to strengthen voluntary risk management instruments in the post-2027 CAP by increasing support for agricultural insurance to cope with extreme weather events;

Or. en

Amendment 1299

Cristina Guarda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	32a. Notes the effective combination of risk management tools (insurance and mutual funds) with adapting agricultural practices, such as introducing integrated production IPM 1a, or climate/water resilience measures, to cover financial risks; calls on MS to firstly use the currently underutilised Risk Management tools, and also to do so more effectively in such combinations.
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	1a IPM (4 year crop rotation) plus mutual funds allowed farmers to replace maize monocultures, ending neonicotinoid use in Veneto region, Italy (Apenet, Veneto Agricoltora) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311424479_Difesa_integrata_del_mais_Come_applicarla_in_campo

Or. en

Amendment 1300

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	32a. Points out in particular that broad weather insurance should provide farmers with greater security; emphasises that there needs to be certainty with regard to the subsidy for insurance premiums and the applicable policy conditions, and that it should not be the case that the subsidy for insurance premiums promised to farmers is reduced during their participation;

Or. nl

Amendment 1301

Arash Saeidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	32a. Calls for the creation of a mutualised, solidarity-based European public insurance mechanism, to provide better support for farmers facing increasing climate risks; emphasises the need for a mechanism that is activated automatically in the event of a natural disaster, ensuring rapid, accessible protection for all farms;

Or. fr

Amendment 1302

Stefano Bonaccini, Dario Nardella

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	32a. Calls for the establishment of an index-based fund, complementary to existing risk management tools, in order to issue bonds in the financial markets and to intervene in the event of catastrophic events with damage thresholds higher than those normally covered by the insurance market;

Or. en

Amendment 1303

Thomas Waitz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 32 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	32a. Notes that due to budget limitations, Member States are also currently obliged to ensure that beneficiaries of such insurance schemes also take necessary risk prevention measures including climate adaptation e.g. diversification and participation in Eco-Schemes and AECMs;

Or. en

Amendment 1304

Anja Hazekamp

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1305

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model of the Common Agricultural Policy refocused on food production, returning to its origins as a strategic function of European agriculture, while also recognising it as an essential pillar of the European Union’s security and defence, sovereignty and stability; argues that the bioeconomy can contribute to boosting farmers’ incomes and generating new economic and employment opportunities, provided that it is coordinated with the sector’s production objectives; recognises that eco-system services provided by agriculture, such as biodiversity maintenance, sustainable soil management or carbon removal, while important, should not compromise the competitiveness or the essential food production function of the sector; considers, therefore, that these public interest functions should, where they are not remunerated by the market, be supported by appropriate financial instruments outside the central scope of the CAP, in particular through specific environmental or climate funds, ensuring that agricultural policy remains focused on food production, the economic viability of farms and meeting the food needs of the population;

Or. pt

Amendment 1306

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle; also calls on the Commission to recognise, in the upcoming revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the importance of the domestic production of renewable energy sources such as sustainable biogas and biofuels as an integral part of a virtuous circular bioeconomy, and as a relevant leverage for boosting income sources for farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 1307

Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls on the Commission to recognise, in the upcoming revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the importance of the domestic production of renewable energy sources such as sustainable biogas and biofuels as an integral part of a virtuous circular bioeconomy, and as a relevant leverage for boosting income sources for farmers; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;

Or. en

Amendment 1308

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs while prioritising a hierarchy of uses that puts food first; calls for the introduction of a more flexible biofuels policy in order to suspend production partially or fully in the event of a sharp rise in prices, while compensating producers for the resulting loss of business; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;

Or. fr

Amendment 1309

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle; highlights the importance of promoting, incentivising and rewarding carbon sequestration in soils; reminds of the importance of nature-based solutions, such as agroforestry, agroecology, ecosystem and paludiculture for increasing natural carbon sinks;

Or. en

Amendment 1310

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for highlighting and increasing the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle, including by-products production, such as digestate, usable as organic fertilisers capable of reducing dependence on chemical fertiliser imports, generating added value for farmers and for the entire agri-food supply chain;

Or. en

Amendment 1311

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for strengthening ecosystem functions by encouraging sustainable arable, agroforestry and grazing-based livestock farming systems with lower external inputs and so lower production costs, which can contribute to virtuous carbon, water and nutrient cycles;

Or. en

Amendment 1312

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote an agriculture model based on plant based farming as virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs;

Or. en

Amendment 1313

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;	33. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote a model based, among other possibilities, on the bioeconomy as a virtuous system that can boost farmers’ incomes and provide new jobs; calls also for encouraging the eco-system services role of livestock farming, which can contribute to a virtuous carbon cycle;

Or. en

Amendment 1314

Arash Saeidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Calls for greater support within the CAP for the creation, development and structuring of integrated local agricultural and food cooperatives that ensure direct links between producers, processors, distributors and consumers at local level; emphasises that these cooperative models foster the relocation of food systems, better remuneration for farmers and a transition to more resilient practices, while meeting citizens’ needs in terms of quality, traceability and food sovereignty; calls for the CAP to provide more active support for these initiatives through rural development programmes, cooperation measures and collective investment support schemes;

Or. fr

Amendment 1315

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote the development of European innovation ecosystems and rural startup hubs as part of the post-2027 CAP and rural development strategies, particularly in less-advantaged and depopulating areas; Stresses the need to mobilise CAP funds in synergy with EU programmes such as Horizon Europe, InvestEU, the Single Market Programme, and cohesion policy instruments including the ERDF and ESF+, in order to foster local entrepreneurship, generate high-quality jobs, and create an enabling environment for retaining and attracting highly skilled individuals in rural communities;

Or. en

Amendment 1316

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Calls on the Commission to shift from a generic, input-based threshold approach under the Nitrates Directive towards (a risk-based) result-oriented framework focused on reducing nitrogen surpluses; supports the introduction of operational targets for acceptable nutrient losses, allowing more flexibility for farmers in low-risk areas while enabling stricter standards in polluted or leaching-sensitive zones; emphasises that such a tailored approach would better incentivise farm-specific measures, improve nutrient use efficiency, and enhance the environmental effectiveness of the Nitrates Directive.

Or. en

Amendment 1317

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Stresses the potential of sheep farming and natural fibres obtained from animal in improving economic viability of the sector, while contributing to European competitiveness and the green transition; calls on the Commission to leverage innovation and technology to revitalise wool fibre production in the EU and rebuild the necessary infrastructure for collection and processing;

Or. en

Amendment 1318

Christine Singer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Highlights that the preservation of Europe’s diverse cultural landscapes is not only of ecological and touristic importance, but also a cornerstone of regional identity and long-term rural resilience; therefore calls for their explicit recognition and integration of their preservation as a strategic objective within the post 2027 CAP.

Or. en

Amendment 1319

Elsi Katainen, Benoit Cassart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33a. Reminds that possible new sources of income for farmers, planned and will be proposed by Commission, needs to be set up in the way that it won't lead to the situation, that the work load increases notably at the farm level;

Or. en

Amendment 1320

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 33 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	33b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to actively support the development of rural startup hubs and entrepreneurial ecosystems as part of the CAP’s rural development objectives and in coordination with European Innovation Ecosystems initiatives under Horizon Europe; Emphasises the importance of tailored financial instruments, business incubators, mentoring networks and innovation infrastructure to boost rural entrepreneurship, attract skilled individuals, and unlock the innovation potential of less-developed regions;

Or. en

Amendment 1321

Krzysztof Hetman

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	deleted

Or. pl

Amendment 1322

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Cristina Guarda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Europe is the world’s fastest warming continent and we have a unique opportunity and obligation to secure food production while we still have the water supplies to adapt e.g. establish new agroforestry plantings; notes that all EU regions but in particular the Mediterranean basin is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, floods, fires and desertification, salinisation of aquifers, dropping water tables, increased pest attack and susceptibility to diseases, etc., and that farmers therefore need to be helped to adapt their activities to climate change and other environmental challenges;

Or. en

Amendment 1323

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34.Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Mediterranean and eastern EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment; In this regard, considers it essential for support given to farmers to be differentiated and tailored to the characteristics of each area and the specific risks, through aid packages that prevent and mitigate negative effects of climate change and contribute to efficient management of any damage;

Or. ro

Amendment 1324

Elsi Katainen, Benoit Cassart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that impacts of climate change vary a lot between Member States, and farmers face problems such as drought, fires and desertification but also new pests and plant diseases. Farmers need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment, therefore investments for the research, innovation and new solutions together with the advisory services at the farm level;

Or. en

Amendment 1325

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment, stresses that a comprehensive support must be given to rural communities and local authorities in achieving these goals;

Or. en

Amendment 1326

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Mediterranean and outermost EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires, desertification and depopulation, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;

Or. pt

Amendment 1327

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Esther Herranz García, Gabriel Mato, Francisco José Millán Mon, Susana Solís Pérez, Elena Nevado del Campo, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that southern EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, floods, persistent rainfall, forest fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;

Or. es

Amendment 1328

Csaba Dömötör

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Mediterranean and Central and Eastern European EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to get greater incentives in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;

Or. en

Amendment 1329

Céline Imart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean and island EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that Mediterranean and island EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that the additional efforts made by farmers in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment should therefore be accompanied by specific support;

Or. fr

Amendment 1330

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
34. Emphasises that Mediterranean EU regions are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as drought, fires and desertification, and that farmers therefore need to make greater efforts in these areas to adapt their activities to the changed environment;	34. Emphasises that every EU region is impacted by the consequences of climate change in a specific way, and that farmers therefore need targeted support measures and tools to make greater efforts to adapt their activities to the changed environment;

Or. en

Amendment 1331

Marta Wcisło

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 34 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	34a. Emphasises that border regions in the eastern part of the EU—such as eastern Poland, Romania, and the Baltic countries—are particularly exposed to the adverse consequences of the war in Ukraine, facing declining investment, development uncertainty, and serious social and economic challenges. To address these challenges, a dedicated investment instrument should be established under the CAP, targeting vulnerable border regions. It should provide tailored support for farmers, processors, logistics companies, and microenterprises to stabilise production, encourage local investment, strengthen supply chains, and boost rural economic development.

Or. en

Amendment 1332

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy; believes that quantifiable targets should be set in relation to a base year to track progress; calls on the Commission to take action, notably through monitoring and measuring, to curb food waste occurring at the primary production level and the early stages of the supply chain, including unharvested food and food ploughed back into the field; calls for the identification of the trading practices and policy changes needed to prevent such food waste; stresses that CAP Strategic Plans should include Food Loss and Waste prevention actions at farm level, including support for the development of Short Food Supply Chains, which lower the risks of generating food waste;

Or. en

Amendment 1333

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35.Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient, innovative and economical use of resources and materials, supporting measures to prevent food waste at farm level and convert surpluses into added-value products, such as biofuels or animal feed, within short supply chains, and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;

Or. ro

Amendment 1334

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy, and by promoting measures relating to waste before consumption, such as natural bio-based preservatives that extend the shelf life of food products;

Or. pt

Amendment 1335

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste along the agri-food chain – including 10% 1a in the agricultural production phase – by firstly minimising market-related loss of edible food in the field not harvested 1b and secondly ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing the growth and health of animals and plants to avoid food loss due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;
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	1a Source: Eurostat (2023) (online data code: env_wasfw); 2020 data in https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC133967, see Figure 1
	1b Due to marketing standards, changing market demand or contractual limitations, which makes up to an estimated half of the in-field losses. Blanke 2015, Agriculture 2015, 5(3), 389-399; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture5030389. Veg alone: 1/3 of the crop remains in the field (30% mean for veg, 40% for potatoes) (Fig.4);

Or. en

Amendment 1336

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy, focusing particular attention on waste of food with higher environmental footprint, such as animal proteins;

Or. en

Amendment 1337

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain, seeking the sustainability of food systems and contributing to a more efficient use of resources by giving value to the food produced and recognising all the effort that goes into obtaining it;

Or. es

Amendment 1338

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or non-compliance with contracts by buyers, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;

Or. fr

Amendment 1339

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food loss and waste in the agri-food chain by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials, by reinforcing the role of farmers along the food supply chain and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;

Or. en

Amendment 1340

Raffaele Stancanelli, Isabella Tovaglieri, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy, Vilis Krištopans, Mireia Borrás Pabón

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food loss and waste in the agri-food chain by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials, by reinforcing the role of farmers along the food supply chain and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;

Or. en

Amendment 1341

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials and by reinforcing animal and plant health measures to avoid food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or by transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;	35. Encourages the minimising of food waste in the agri-food chain – including in agriculture – by ensuring efficient and sustainable use of resources and materials as well as animal and plant health measures avoiding food loss in the field due to diseases or pests, or transforming them into by-products that boost the circular economy;

Or. en

Amendment 1342

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35a. Notes with regard to reducing pest-related crop losses, that the deployment of certain integrated production (IPM) or agronomic or biological control methods 1a will also bring collateral benefits to the overall resilience and productivity of the agricultural systems in addition to pest control 1b, especially during extreme weather or climate change shocks. Calls therefore for comprehensive cost-benefit calculations, for their inclusion in Strategic Plans, generous incentive payment schemes and inclusion in information provided via independent advisory and extension services.
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	1a such as rotation, flower strips to attract pollinators and predators of pests, under-sowing, inter-cropping/catch-cropping/cover-cropping
	1b collateral benefits include improvements in soil quality and health, water and nutrient acquisition and retention, decreased soil erosion, etc.

Or. en

Amendment 1343

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35a. Calls on the Commission to explore options for greater flexibility in the reallocation and adaptation of Natura 2000 areas, with a view to enabling the creation of larger, more ecologically functional nature zones that better support biodiversity; stresses that such flexibility should also reduce unnecessary conflicts between conservation objectives and agricultural activities, and promote more cooperative, landscape-level approaches to land use.

Or. en

Amendment 1344

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens, Benoit Cassart, Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35a. Acknowledges the significant efforts undertaken by farmers to enhance water quality and emphasises the need for an appropriate timeframe to allow for the effects of these measures to be accurately assessed under the Water Framework Directive and Nitrates Directive; Recalls the need for these legislations to have adequate funding that does not solely depend on other policies, such as the CAP, in order to achieve their objectives.

Or. en

Amendment 1345

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35a. Calls on the Commission to implement the principle of no ban without solutions; underlines that plant protection active substances should not be banned without viable, effective and affordable alternatives, thereby ensuring that agricultural production can be maintained in a safe, sustainable manner;

Or. en

Amendment 1346

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35b. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive nutrient recovery strategy across the agri-food chain, with dedicated support for innovation in the separation, treatment and reuse of nutrients from food processing - for example, as circular streams for animal husbandry - as well as from retail and consumer waste streams; encourages the creation of standards and incentives to enable the safe and effective use of these secondary nutrient sources in agriculture.

Or. en

Amendment 1347

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35c. Calls on the Commission to recognise the strategic role of permanent grassland in maintaining soil health, biodiversity and carbon sequestration, particularly in regions such as the Netherlands where grassland is closely linked to livestock farming; underlines that without active grazing and forage use by livestock, much of this grassland would be converted—where feasible—into arable land, leading to higher environmental pressures; stresses that maintaining grassland through ruminant farming is considered by the FAO as an efficient use of marginal land and a key pathway for sustainable animal protein production in Europe.1x
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	1x FAO. 2023. Pathways towards lower emissions – A global assessment of the greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation options from livestock agri-food systems. Rome https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9029en

Or. en

Amendment 1348

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Céline Imart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 35 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	35d. Calls for the immediate establishment of a European emergency plan for agricultural succession, along with robust support, training, and financial aid for young farmers during business transfers and in repaying loans, to ensure a sustainable and dynamic agricultural sector.

Or. en

Amendment 1349

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
An attractive sector for new generations	An attractive sector for new generations and women

Or. es

Amendment 1350

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
An attractive sector for new generations	An attractive sector for women and new generations

Or. en

Amendment 1351

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 4

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
An attractive sector for new generations	An attractive sector for new generations and women

Or. en

Amendment 1352

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP; argues that generational renewal should be accompanied by structural measures that improve the attractiveness of the sector, particularly with regard to innovation, digitisation and digitalisation, access to land and credit, fair incomes and quality of life in rural areas, starting with the infrastructure necessary to allow farmers to settle and develop farms, but also by promoting the social and community value of the farming profession, ensuring that young farmers have real opportunities to build viable and sustainable careers;

Or. pt

Amendment 1353

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36.Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for the future of European agriculture and for preserving or improving the socio-economic structure of rural areas; underlines the need for an integrated approach that combines financial support, access to land, reduction of bureaucracy, and professional training; addressing generational renewal effectively will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. ro

Amendment 1354

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young trained farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States; believes that that for the long term viability of a new enterprise is it essential that young farmers are not encouraged to take on unsustainable debt in setting up new enterprises, and any new financial commitments entered into are stress tested against a downturn in the markets.

Or. en

Amendment 1355

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve ensuring fair markets for attractive prospects with fair incomes based on the selling of the farm products and, in addition, mobilising and effectively targeting all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment (in a non-area-based way like in FR, LU and NL) for young and new professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. en

Amendment 1356

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve ensuring a fair income for farmers based on the provision of public goods and fair prices for agricultural products, facilitating access to land and in addition mobilising and effectively targeting all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young and new professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young and new farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. en

Amendment 1357

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment 1a for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP; calls for full and effective implementation of Social Conditionality and recalls the importance of quality jobs in order to better attract and retain agricultural workers
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	1a top-ups per farm, not based on area (as in FR, LU and NL)

Or. en

Amendment 1358

Camilla Laureti

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP; emphasizes that these instruments should include climate-resilience loans, grants for precision agriculture tools and advisory services to achieve long term viability.

Or. en

Amendment 1359

Krzysztof Hetman

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. 36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. en

Amendment 1360

Emma Wiesner

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures, including increased investment support and installation aid, to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. en

Amendment 1361

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, all of which are compulsory for Member States, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;	36. Recalls that ensuring generational renewal is a challenge for agriculture in the Member States and will involve mobilising all the financial resources of the CAP, including the additional payment for young professional farmers under Pillar I and measures to help young farmers to establish themselves under Pillar II, as well as support from new financial instruments outside the CAP;

Or. fr

Amendment 1362

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. considers that the ageing of the farming population and the concentration of land are the result of low farm profitability linked to the substantial capital requirements and increased risks caused by the growing number of crises and the increasing volatility of product and input prices; emphasises that direct area-based aid increases competition among farmers for access to agricultural land and artificially inflates land and farm prices; urges a significant reduction in the share of the CAP budget allocated to direct area-based aid and the introduction of mandatory degressivity and capping in order to reduce the capitalisation effects of direct area-based aid on land and farm prices, and the linking of support more closely to the number of jobs on farms.

Or. fr

Amendment 1363

Daniel Buda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Whereas there is an acute lack of young people in the agricultural sector, which is threatening the sustainability and continuity of farms in many regions of the Union; Whereas the generational transition is being delayed by economic, administrative and social barriers, and the current age limit for programmes targeted at young farmers does not adequately reflect demographic and labour market realities; Calls for eligibility for support for young farmers to be extended to the age of 45, to encourage more people to become established in agriculture, including through retraining, and to stimulate social and economic regeneration of rural areas;

Or. ro

Amendment 1364

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens, Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Stresses the need for the private sector needs to recognise the importance of generational renewal to society as a whole and begin to reward those who enter into the profession. Encourages retailers and processors, through preferential purchasing agreements, to provide economic incentives to young farmers, especially those who adopt new and innovative farming practices. Stresses the possibility for banks to provide tailored financial instruments targeting new entrants to agriculture, and the possibility for the private sector as a whole to create innovation funds that support young farmers in adopting new technologies and promote improved environmental outcomes.

Or. en

Amendment 1365

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Stresses that the long-term profitability of farming activities is the primary condition for generational renewal and the attractiveness of the agricultural sector to young people; underlines that support measures for young farmers must be accompanied by policies that ensure fair market returns, strengthen the position of producers in the value chain, and promote access to quality land, secure contracts, and sustainable business models capable of generating stable income;

Or. en

Amendment 1366

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure stronger alignment between the post-2027 CAP and youth employment initiatives, particularly the Youth Guarantee, in order to create tailored employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people in rural and agricultural sectors; Stresses that this alignment should be reflected in national CAP strategic plans and supported through coordinated use of CAP, ESF+ and national youth employment programmes;

Or. en

Amendment 1367

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Notes that in order to ensure generational renewal and a strong European agricultural base, a third CAP pillar should be introduced, dedicated to supporting new entrants and young farmers that want to take over an existing farm, with the aim of providing administrative and financial assistance, including low-interest loans and grants for land acquisition, equipment and initial operating costs, to help them establish viable farming businesses;

Or. en

Amendment 1368

Raffaele Stancanelli, Isabella Tovaglieri, Tomáš Kubín, Marie Dauchy, Vilis Krištopans, Mireia Borrás Pabón

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Emphasises that the development of farms and their ability to remain competitive in the market are key factors in attracting the interest of new generations, offering them the prospect of stability and the essential balance between the farm, the territory it is located on, its constraints, and its opportunities;

Or. en

Amendment 1369

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 36 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	36a. Urges that more financial resources be earmarked in the new CAP specifically for supporting young farmers;

Or. nl

Amendment 1370

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37.Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop consistent, sustainable and predictable strategies, including tax incentives for voluntary transfer of farms, seed capital measures for young farmers and agricultural credit guarantee policies for investment in the long term, to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve consistency between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans, with a focus on investing in young farmers and creating the conditions necessary for farms to be economically viable, especially in the context of strict regulations which, in the absence of adequate support, can affect European farmers’ competitiveness in international markets;

Or. ro

Amendment 1371

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans; notes however that the biggest disincentive for new entrants to the sector is lack of profitability in most agricultural enterprises; believes that CAP support for young farmers should not replace and mask the need for urgent action in the market place to ensure that farmers are remunerated for their work and that they can reasonable expect to generate a living wage from their enterprises;

Or. en

Amendment 1372

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens, Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans; stresses the opportunity to integrate environmental schemes with generational renewal by facilitating collaboration between young and older farmers in the adoption of innovative technologies, thereby enhancing the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of farms, while incorporating structured succession planning to ensure continuity in farm management.

Or. en

Amendment 1373

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for women and for the transfer of land, credit and training and advisory services for newly started farmers, boosting agricultural sectors with strong potential to attract new entrants, like agroecological, organic farming and community-supported agriculture and promoting of collective bargaining for the creation of quality jobs; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans

Or. en

Amendment 1374

Zsuzsanna Borvendég

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans; support for family farms, the short supply chain food industry and ‘cooperative systems’ should be an important part of the strategies;

Or. hu

Amendment 1375

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, comprehensive assistance and counselling for young people, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land and the creation of replacement services that improve the quality of life of farmers; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;

Or. es

Amendment 1376

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans; looks forward to the strategy on generational renewal;

Or. en

Amendment 1377

Elsi Katainen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, other state aid schemes allowing the early retirement, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;

Or. en

Amendment 1378

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, including publicly supported land-matching in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;

Or. en

Amendment 1379

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;	37. Calls on Member States to develop coherent and long-term strategies to promote generational renewal and increase the attractiveness of working in agriculture, combining different measures in a complementary way, such as financial support, including installation aid, training, increased tax exemptions and incentives, in particular for the transfer of land; calls, furthermore, for the Member States to improve links between EU policies and national and regional policies and strategies, including their national strategic plans;

Or. en

Amendment 1380

Barry Cowen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	37a. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to strengthen their commitment towards generational renewal in agriculture with an increased ring-fencing for young farmers instruments in the CAP, a better use of existing young farmers instruments in national strategic plans, new instruments dedicated to farm transmission and its intergenerational facet, as well as the stimulation of a broader multi-level toolbox to foster farm transmission.

Or. en

Amendment 1381

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	37a. Points out that, in addition to making more financial support available to attract young farmers, particular attention must also be devoted to creating the right conditions to boost the economic prospects and competitiveness of European farmers by preventing unnecessary increases in production costs due to legislative requirements and by ensuring a reduction in the regulatory burden;

Or. nl

Amendment 1382

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 37 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	37a. Notes that a comprehensive overview of the support schemes for young farmers must be done in order to minimize mistargeted actions as well as manipulations in gaining access to these mechanisms;

Or. en

Amendment 1383

Barry Cowen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health; welcomes the intention of the European Commission to launch an EU Observatory on Farmland, one that must improve transparency and harmonisation on farmland data, allow cooperation and exchange of best practices between Member States, as well as provide recommendations for more informed EU policy making on agricultural environmental or energy policies;

Or. en

Amendment 1384

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Pär Holmgren

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to adequately address the problems of soil degradation, desertification and loss of agricultural land, land concentration and soil sealing/artificialisation; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to regulate land purchase and leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers; Reaffirms its support for the ongoing EU farmland observatory pilot project, aiming to benefit access to land and helping to stem land concentration as well as assisting new and younger entrants to the sector.

Or. en

Amendment 1385

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss due to urbanisation or the development of brownfield sites adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal, provided that the lease agreements are sufficiently stable over time; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote long-term land leasing and the purchase of land by non-profit organisations that make land available to farmers, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. fr

Amendment 1386

Christine Schneider, Stefan Köhler, Monika Hohlmeier, Norbert Lins, Marion Walsmann

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health; stresses that agricultural land belonging to natural persons receiving direct payments of more than EUR 500 000 per year should be in the possession of natural persons residing in the same region;

Or. de

Amendment 1387

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss and the lack of transparency in the agricultural land market adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, paying particular attention to the greater difficulties faced by women farmers in accessing land, which could also improve soil health;

Or. es

Amendment 1388

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to facilitate access to land while excluding non-agricultural actors; calls on Member States to assess in what way access to land could be facilitated by tax measures, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. en

Amendment 1389

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38.Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing, in conditions of legal certainty and tax incentives, is a viable alternative for young farmers who do not have capital in the short term for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. ro

Amendment 1390

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to regulate land purchase and leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. en

Amendment 1391

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young, female and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. en

Amendment 1392

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;	38. Calls on the Commission and Member States to address the problem of agricultural land loss adequately; stresses that land leasing is a viable short-term alternative for accessing land, as it requires fewer resources to set up and encourages generational renewal; calls on Member States to adopt policies to promote land leasing, such as tax exemptions, thus providing security of tenure and time to invest, especially for women, young and new farmers, which could also improve soil health;

Or. en

Amendment 1393

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	38a. Calls for the protection of agricultural land and the opposition to any legislative measures that would compromise high-quality agricultural land and cultural landscapes, and demands that the future European nature legislation grant maximum flexibility to Member States, with regular evaluations to ensure practical feasibility and prevent differential application driven by national political agendas.

Or. en

Amendment 1394

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	38a. Welcomes the forthcoming European Agricultural Land Observatory, announced by the Commission, which should help to provide data to guide the development of policies that will facilitate the mobilisation of agricultural land and make the agricultural land market in the European Union more transparent;

Or. es

Amendment 1395

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	38b. Calls for a comprehensive re-evaluation of designated Natura 2000 areas, including the removal of species and habitats not demonstrably present at the time of designation, and for a revision of the Habitats Directive that better accounts for socio-economic requirements, in order to reduce unnecessary restrictions and alleviate undue pressure on surrounding areas.

Or. en

Amendment 1396

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 38 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	38c. Strongly opposes any form of expropriation of farms and agricultural land for the purpose of nature restoration

Or. en

Amendment 1397

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
39. Welcomes the cooperation agreement with the EIB Group as a promising model that can foster the creation of financial instruments for young farmers and water policies in all Member States;	39. Notes the cooperation agreement with the EIB Group and the modest level of funding proposed; Strongly believes that the role of the EIB should focus on providing low cost finance for match funding for capital items and infrastructure projects that farmers may engage in as part of a modernisation program;

Or. en

Amendment 1398

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
39. Welcomes the cooperation agreement with the EIB Group as a promising model that can foster the creation of financial instruments for young farmers and water policies in all Member States;	39. Welcomes the cooperation agreement with the EIB as a promising model that can foster the creation of financial instruments for many aspects of the CAP including young farmers, climate and market resilience and water resilience policies across the Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 1399

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 39

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
39. Welcomes the cooperation agreement with the EIB Group as a promising model that can foster the creation of financial instruments for young farmers and water policies in all Member States;	39. Welcomes the cooperation agreement with the EIB Group as a promising model that can foster the creation of financial instruments for young and female farmers and water policies in all Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 1400

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;	40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people and women into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young, women and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies; looks forward to the forthcoming presentation of the European strategy for generational renewal announced by the Commission; welcomes also the forthcoming creation of the women farmers’ platform, as a forum for discussion and exchange of good practices to strengthen participation and equal opportunities in the agri-food sector;

Or. es

Amendment 1401

Camilla Laureti, Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;	40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring women and young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for women, young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies; calls on the Commission for ambitious measures to facilitate generational renewal in the announced EU Strategy for Generational Renewal, who should also address the greater difficulty faced in particular by young women when they want to become farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 1402

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Pär Holmgren

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;	40. Recognises the efforts via CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden can dissuade new entrants, as well as lower size thresholds that prevent access for start-up smallholders e.g. in fruit and veg or mixed farming systems . Notes that the applicant interface of the current CAP can be simplified and improved to speed up access for young and new farmers; stresses that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies, and also private financing such as banks;

Or. en

Amendment 1403

Maria Grapini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;	40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies; Calls on the European Commission to ensure that provision is made through the CAP for the establishment of National Centres for the training of young farmers.

Or. ro

Amendment 1404

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved to speed up access for young and new farmers, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;	40. Recognises the efforts of CAP measures to bring young people into farming, particularly those in more peripheral rural areas; points out, however, that the administrative burden is excessive and that the current CAP model can be improved by simplifying forms and digitising processes to speed up access for young and new farmers and make the profession more attractive, stressing that the CAP cannot be the only tool to encourage generational renewal, but must be backed up by national strategies;

Or. ro

Amendment 1405

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	40a. Calls on the Member States to establish appropriate conditions to promote greater participation by women in representative organisations in the agri-food sector and in the management bodies of agricultural enterprises and organisations, and of bodies representing rural women in discussions and decision-making;

Or. es

Amendment 1406

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 40 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	40a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to establish the right conditions to promote greater participation by women in organisations representing the agri-food sector and in the management bodies of agricultural enterprises and organisations, as well as in entities that represent rural women in discussions and decision-making processes;

Or. en

Amendment 1407

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; encourages Member States to set up social advancement programmes for agricultural workers who wish to become farmers; stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being; advocates the widespread use of agricultural business incubators that facilitate access to land in order to enable prospective farmers to gain a few years’ experience in a structured environment before taking over an independent farm;

Or. fr

Amendment 1408

André Rodrigues

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the importance of providing tailored advisory services to support young farmers and new entrants, prior to their installation and in the following years, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, as well as in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being; highlights the need for diversifying the models of advice to better address farmers diversity and new ways of learning;

Or. en

Amendment 1409

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Cristina Guarda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to new entrants and young farmers, especially women, throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them. Stresses the need to provide support for farm succession and access to training opportunities, particularly in agroecological knowledge and skills, soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, direct marketing, mental health and well-being. Stresses that participation in training among dependent workers is to be encouraged.

Or. en

Amendment 1410

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young and new farmers, especially women, throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide support for the transfer of a farm, access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 1411

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers, especially women, throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; stresses the need to provide support for the farm transfer process and access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 1412

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, professional services including accounting and legal, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 1413

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable and environmentally friendly farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 1414

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, economic planning, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. es

Amendment 1415

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;	41. Calls on Member States to make business start-up and investment support available to women and young farmers throughout the CAP budget period and to make full use of all available options to support them; Stresses the need to provide access to training opportunities, particularly in soft skills, digital skills, business diversification, management and sustainable farming methods, including skills in communication, leadership, mental health and well-being;

Or. en

Amendment 1416

Stefan Köhler, Norbert Lins, Christine Schneider, Marion Walsmann, Lena Düpont

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 41 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	41a. Encourages the Commission to explore how the CAP could support new business models for farmers on the way to an even more sustainable, competitive agriculture in Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 1417

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
42. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing on increasing efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area;	42. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing on increasing efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote entry routes into agriculture through collaborative farming arrangements and partnerships;

Or. en

Amendment 1418

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
42. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing on increasing efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area;	42. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing on increasing efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to coordinate on a regular and comprehensive level with local authorities and to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area;

Or. en

Amendment 1419

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
42. Calls on the Commission to promote the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing on increasing efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area;	42. Calls on the Commission to promote partnerships for the exchange of best practices and innovative ideas between Member States in collaboration with universities, research centres and farms, focusing and training on increasing sustainability, efficiency, simplification and accessibility, and reducing bureaucracy; calls on Member States to set up a one-stop shop system to facilitate administrative procedures in the most appropriate territorial area;

Or. en

Amendment 1420

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	42a. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the link between Erasmus+ and CAP-funded rural development initiatives by creating reintegration pathways for young people returning to rural areas after study or training abroad, including support for business creation, knowledge sharing and agri-innovation; Highlights the role of returning youth as catalysts for modernisation and local development in the agricultural sector;

Or. en

Amendment 1421

Salvatore De Meo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	42a. Urges the Commission to assess how the CAP can support innovative business models that enable farmers to obtain added value or premiums, turning the transition to more sustainable agriculture into a win-win situation for all, while strengthening the competitiveness of the sector.

Or. it

Amendment 1422

Camilla Laureti, Dario Nardella, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers; calls on Member States to establish services that connect retiring farmers with aspiring young or new farmers and to develop structured mentorship programs to ensure continuity of knowledge;

Or. en

Amendment 1423

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43.Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design fiscal and institutional mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified and planned retirement, in particular early retirement schemes, financed by Pillar II inter alia, accompanied by logistical support and legal advice for the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers, without jeopardising the economic viability of farms; and in order to ensure the continuity of agricultural activity;

Or. ro

Amendment 1424

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers; Highlights the lack of communication around farm succession and stresses the importance of incentives and support to enable open discussions and communication;

Or. en

Amendment 1425

Zsuzsanna Borvendég

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement and generational change, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;

Or. hu

Amendment 1426

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by separate funds, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;

Or. fr

Amendment 1427

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 1428

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement, in particular early retirement schemes for farmers, financed by Pillar II, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;	43. Encourages Member States to design mechanisms to facilitate the transition to a dignified retirement 1a, in particular fair pension schemes for farmers, and to support the mutually beneficial transfer of farms to young and new farmers;
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	1a This would be new CAP expenditure: early retirement payment has not been funded since the 2007-2013 programming period. Measures since 2013 have focused on getting new entrants in rather than the old ones out. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/ftu/pdf/en/FTU_3.2.2.pdf

Or. en

Amendment 1429

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 43 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	43a. Encourages Member States to integrate return and reintegration incentives for young farmers and rural professionals into their CAP Strategic Plans, including measures such as start-up aid, housing support and fiscal advantages; calls for the use of CAP funds in synergy with national and EU-level instruments to support returnees and maximise their impact on rural revitalisation and innovation;

Or. en

Amendment 1430

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens, Benoit Cassart, Christine Singer, Ciaran Mullooly, Elsi Katainen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
44. Encourages the promotion of support and visibility programmes that reflect the enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that the agricultural sector can offer, highlighting the value and commitment of farmers to nature, food security and the specific qualities and values inherent in the work of farm professionals;	44. Encourages the promotion of support and visibility programmes that reflect the enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that the agricultural sector can offer, highlighting the value and commitment of farmers to nature, food security and the specific qualities and values inherent in the work of farm professionals; stresses the importance of a strong and well-funded EU promotion policy, used to increase awareness of the qualities of EU agricultural and food products on an international stage which becomes even more important during periods of economic uncertainty.

Or. en

Amendment 1431

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
44. Encourages the promotion of support and visibility programmes that reflect the enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that the agricultural sector can offer, highlighting the value and commitment of farmers to nature, food security and the specific qualities and values inherent in the work of farm professionals;	44. Encourages the promotion of support and visibility programmes that reflect the enriching and fulfilling lifestyle that the agricultural sector can offer, highlighting the value and commitment of farmers to nature, food security and the specific qualities and values inherent in the work of farm professionals; stresses that consistency of policies over time is essential to enable clear long-term objectives for the farming sector;

Or. en

Amendment 1432

Christine Singer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	44a. Underlines that support programmes for women in agriculture should be designed in a way that is practical, effective and results-oriented, ensuring real participation and impact – rather than relying on symbolic measures or introducing further administrative complexity.

Or. en

Amendment 1433

Maria Walsh

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	44a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to boost CAP support aimed at increasing the participation of women in farming, including easier access to loans, training or financial assistance;

Or. en

Amendment 1434

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	44a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to attract more women to farming by strengthening their engagement and equal opportunities in the farming sector;

Or. en

Amendment 1435

Maria Grapini

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	44a. Calls on the European Commission to allocate budgets separately for the establishment of young farmers in rural areas without co-financing requirements.

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Amendment 1436

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 44 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	44a. Calls to strengthen the social conditionality to ensure the protection of rights of workers on farms and along the food value chain;

Or. en

Amendment 1437

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Recalls that innovative solutions can be both high tech and low tech, and high cost and low cost, and some require high investment of knowledge both in research and delivery, and so calls for investment of public funds by the MS into CAP’s AKIS to enable knowledge- and skill-sharing, both via independent farm advisory services and especially peer-to-peer learning. Highlights the need for the CAP, Horizon Europe, LIFE, and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to take up innovative technologies adapted to their needs, such as soil care, pest monitoring, optimal crop rotation 1a , biological control, integrated (IPM), agroforestry, precision and digital farming, monitoring and planning tools, and farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture, while avoiding debt and new dependencies or animal welfare; Also highlights innovative socio-economic forms of cooperation to help share risk and split or spread costs, such as pooling or sharing resources, for specialised machinery or services.
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	1a with regard to crop choice, market, climate, pest pressure, beneficial auxiliary species, etc.

Or. en

Amendment 1438

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture; argues, in this context, that the Horizon Europe programme should include a specific pillar dedicated to agriculture, geared towards promoting research, innovation and knowledge transfer in the agri-food sector; stresses that technological innovation is essential to achieve concrete gains in productivity, resource efficiency, sustainability and adaptation to climate change; considers, furthermore, that increased investment in applied research in the agricultural sector is crucial to supporting practical, accessible solutions that are tailored to the territorial diversity and socio-economic reality of farms in the European Union.

Or. pt

Amendment 1439

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools; calls for an increase in the Horizon Europe research budget for agriculture; emphasizes the vital role of innovation for climate mitigation strategies and developing a more sustainable agricultural model; Stresses the need to develop and adopt strategies to improve the resilience of food production systems that will reduce the incidence of floods, droughts and wildfires to ensure food security and support farmers’ incomes.

Or. en

Amendment 1440

André Rodrigues

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies, such as precision and digital farming tools, adapted to their farm size, supporting farmers face initial investments and possible risks associated with the adoption of new practices which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture; stresses the potential of the CAP in promoting equitable access to innovation, in particular for small-scale farms, that should be strengthen in the next programming period.

Or. en

Amendment 1441

Marion Maréchal, Sergio Berlato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture; stresses that the use of new technologies, such as drones, should be further accompanied by a pragmatic legal framework in order to unleash their full potential;

Or. en

Amendment 1442

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to maintain and strengthen support for the diversification of agriculture and solutions based on agroecological principles, including by exploiting the potential that digital technologies and precision farming offer to manage the diversity and complexity of agroecosystems;

Or. en

Amendment 1443

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe, the Digital Europe Programme and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;

Or. es

Amendment 1444

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience and environmental impact of agriculture;	45. Highlights the important need for the CAP, Horizon Europe and other supportive funding schemes to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools which improve the resilience, competitiveness and environmental impact of agriculture;

Or. en

Amendment 1445

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Calls on the Commission to propose targeted amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in order to establish a fast-track approval procedure for low-risk plant protection products, in line with the European Parliament’s resolution of 15 February 2017 on low-risk pesticides of biological origin; further calls for increased investment in the development, authorisation and large-scale deployment of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technologies, including precision spraying, decision-support tools, camera systems and crop modelling, to enhance sustainable crop protection and resilience.

Or. en

Amendment 1446

Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen synergies between Horizon Europe and the post-2027 CAP in order to increase R&D investment in rural regions suffering from brain drain and low innovation capacity; Highlights the importance of supporting applied research and agricultural innovation projects that directly benefit local farmers, cooperatives, and rural entrepreneurs, thereby reinforcing territorial cohesion and the attractiveness of rural areas for young researchers and skilled professionals;

Or. en

Amendment 1447

André Rodrigues

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Highlights the fundamental role of farm advisory systems in disseminating innovation and knowledge, stimulating the exchange of experiences, promoting practical demonstrations, in particular by working at local level to better adapt to the specific realities on the ground; stresses in this regard the role CAP in of capacity development and knowledge sharing initiatives, essential to empower stakeholders and promote the successful implementation of innovations;

Or. en

Amendment 1448

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Recognises the crucial role of farmers’ organisations, cooperatives, and producer groups in supporting innovation uptake; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for their capacity to act as multipliers of digital knowledge, co-design locally adapted solutions, and facilitate access to innovation services, training, and infrastructure;

Or. en

Amendment 1449

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Calls for continuous support to innovative farming techniques such as those used in organic farming and other agroecological practices used, both in organic and increasingly in conventional systems, to significantly reduce the use of inputs and external dependencies in agriculture, and strengthen autonomy and food sovereignty.

Or. en

Amendment 1450

Marta Wcisło

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Highlights the importance of leveraging private funding within the CAP to increase investment in agriculture and rural development by mobilising more long-term resources to farmer organisations, especially towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as family businesses.

Or. en

Amendment 1451

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. Urges the Commission to provide more scope horizontally through all EU policies, including environmental legislation, for innovative solutions that, among other things, can contribute to the achievement of emissions targets;

Or. nl

Amendment 1452

Arash Saeidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45a. calls for increased funding for applied research into alternatives to chemical plant protection products, in order to better support farmers in their transition to more sustainable practices;

Or. fr

Amendment 1453

Arash Saeidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45b. stresses that chronic exposure to pesticides is associated with an over-representation of cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and hormonal disorders among farmers; calls for the CAP to actively support the reduction of pesticide use, the transition to alternative methods, and the introduction of prevention, medical monitoring and compensation measures for exposed agricultural workers;

Or. fr

Amendment 1454

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	45b. Calls for the increased use of satellites, IoT, and similar technologies to capture operational data ensuring transparency and compliance without imposing additional costs on farmers, facilitating the transition towards a trust-based system where reliable farmers can self-certify their compliance, complemented by targeted, risk-based audits rather than broad, routine inspections;

Or. en

Amendment 1455

Anja Hazekamp

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1456

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector; underlines the importance of seed security and diversity, notably of promoting EU-grown plant proteins to deliver locally sourced food and feed stuffs with high nutritional value while granting farmers access to quality seeds for plant varieties adapted to the pressures of climate change, including traditional and locally-adapted varieties; emphasises that new genomic techniques raise significant concerns as they are portrayed erroneously as a pathway to sustainable agriculture; underlines furthermore that crops obtained using new genomic techniques must continue to be regulated as GMOs, by maintaining a pre-market safety assessment and approval, traceability and labelling to allow for consumer choice; raises awareness of the potential negative effects of concentration and monopolisation in the seed sector; emphasises that the multiplication of new technologies makes it even more important to get risk assessment right: based on the most recent and relevant independent published science, produced and reviewed by scientists independent from industry, with EU risk assessment agencies being given the resources that they need to fulfil their mission in good conditions;

Or. en

Amendment 1457

Zsuzsanna Borvendég

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for more sustainable and adaptable agriculture, while strongly rejecting the use of GM technology;

Or. hu

Amendment 1458

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be part of the pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector;

Or. en

Amendment 1459

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be part of the pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector;

Or. en

Amendment 1460

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the potential of plant breeding techniques;

Or. en

Amendment 1461

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, especially for the transition to a plant based agriculture, which will help achieve climate neutrality, preserve biodiversity and secure food sovereignty

Or. en

Amendment 1462

Stefan Köhler, Norbert Lins, Christine Schneider, Marion Walsmann, Lena Düpont

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops, as well as other solutions, that require fewer plant protection products, optimise the use of resources such as fertilizer and water; calls for a new legislative framework, where appropriate, and faster authorization procedures to ensure that these innovative technologies and products can be used in the EU sooner and to stimulate research, investment and employment;

Or. en

Amendment 1463

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water whilst avoiding any further ban of plant protection products if alternatives are not yet available, calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;

Or. en

Amendment 1464

Marion Maréchal, Sergio Berlato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that could require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment while ensuring traceability and labelling to improve consumers acceptance and information;

Or. en

Amendment 1465

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector and to explore the best options to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to stimulate research, investment and employment;

Or. en

Amendment 1466

Cristina Guarda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package outside of the CAP for research and innovation, which is a pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the potential of using patent free, labelled and traceable new genomic techniques (NGTs), to in general develop more resilient crops and cropping systems that require fewer synthetic plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water, while respecting the precautionary principle ; Notes the vast array of breeding techniques already available and delivering options for low input systems;

Or. en

Amendment 1467

Thomas Waitz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package outside of the CAP for research and innovation, which is a pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the potential of using different techniques and approaches to develop more resilient crops and cropping systems that require fewer synthetic plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water, while respecting the precautionary principle; Notes the vast array of breeding techniques already available 1a and delivering options for low input systems;
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	1a 24 or so techniques used to produce >99% of available crop varieties

Or. en

Amendment 1468

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water, and by developing biostimulants; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that these innovative technologies can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;

Or. nl

Amendment 1469

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
46.Calls for a large investment package for research and innovation, which will be the only pathway towards a more sustainable and adapted agricultural sector, for example by developing the enormous potential of using new genomic techniques (NGTs) to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;	46. Calls for a consistent and ambitious investment package for innovation and fundamental and applied research, for a more sustainable and more adapted agricultural sector, with a focus on developing and using new genomic techniques (NGTs) and agricultural biotechnologies, to develop more resilient crops that require fewer plant protection products, less fertiliser and less water; calls for a new legislative framework to ensure that this innovative technology can be used in the EU and to stimulate research, investment and employment;

Or. ro

Amendment 1470

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Stresses the importance of ensuring equitable access to research and innovation across all types of farms and territories, including small-scale and family farms and those in less-favoured areas; calls for the development and scaling-up of farmer-centric research and innovation approaches, building on the experience of tools such as Operational Groups, AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems) , and Horizon Europe’s multi-actor model; underlines the need to reinforce structured and territorialised connections between farmers, research institutions, advisors and innovation networks, ensuring that research responds to practical challenges and leads to the development of locally adapted, usable solutions;

Or. en

Amendment 1471

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Highlights the crucial role played by seed diversity in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of food production, regrets the lack of a European policy on both animal and plant genetic resources, vital to ensure seed security; calls on the Commission to take initiatives to ensure that conventional breeding of plants and animals, including random processes, followed by further crossing and selection, is fully excluded from patentability; calls on the Commission to take initiatives to ensure that patents on biotechnological inventions which concern plants or animals are restricted to the specific technical processes;

Or. en

Amendment 1472

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Esther Herranz García, Gabriel Mato, Elena Nevado del Campo, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen research and innovation in plant and animal health to promote the development of effective alternative active ingredients, as well as the creation of specific lines outside the CAP for scientific research into the development of new vaccines and early detection systems for animal diseases; urges Member States to support and work with the regions in developing and implementing prevention, vaccination and mitigation plans for these diseases;

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Amendment 1473

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Highlights the important role of developing alternatives to synthetic plant protection products such as organic pesticides, which are at least as effective and affordable; Recalls the relevance of biocontrol in sustainable agricultural practices that can help to minimise the development of resistance to pests, diseases and conventional pesticides, while maintaining farmers’ competitiveness and productivity;

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Amendment 1474

Sander Smit, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Céline Imart

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Calls on the Commission to support the development and uptake of advanced agricultural machinery, including robotics and precision technologies, by creating a clear and enabling regulatory environment, facilitating demonstration projects, and cooperation between different European regions that could benefit from these techniques;

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Amendment 1475

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46a. Calls on the Commission to make the necessary adjustments in the next CAP in order not to use any agricultural subsidies for the breeding of bulls for bullfighting;

Or. en

Amendment 1476

Daniel Buda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46b. According to the EPRS study of 20251a, there are a small number of large slaughterhouses concentrated in certain regions; Therefore highlights the need to support, through Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds, the establishment and development of slaughterhouses to stimulate the local economy, create jobs and strengthen short supply chains;
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	1a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/765766/EPRS_STU(2025)765766_EN.pdf

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Amendment 1477

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46b. Calls for the rapid approval and implementation of new breeding techniques, such as CRISPR Cas, across both small and large companies, to foster the development of crops that are more resilient, resource-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.

Or. en

Amendment 1478

Sebastian Everding

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46b. Calls on the Commission to use the next CAP reform to modernise and improve existing rules on animal welfare following the growing demand of EU citizens for higher animal welfare standards;

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Amendment 1479

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46c. Calls for increased European commitment to support ongoing research and innovation in agriculture, including the development of precision agriculture programs and the integration of artificial intelligence in agricultural mechanization,

Or. en

Amendment 1480

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46d. Calls for measures that ensure farmers retain full ownership and control over their data, thereby safeguarding their rights and promoting transparency in the utilization and sharing of agricultural data in the context of evolving digital and AI-driven innovations.

Or. en

Amendment 1481

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46e. Calls for a rapid revision of the approval procedure for conventional plant protection products and the introduction of an accelerated, risk-based approval process for “green” plant protection products, with the removal of existing capacity constraints in product evaluation, to ensure timely access to effective and sustainable pest management solutions.

Or. en

Amendment 1482

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46f. Calls furthermore, if no approved alternative exists, for the establishment of an emergency toolbox that permits the use of substances without formal approval solely in the crisis situations, thus preventing harvest losses.

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Amendment 1483

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	46g. Calls for the elimination of the generic nitrogen norm and the implementation of a balanced fertilization strategy including organic manure allowances based on actual nutrient uptake and soil conditions, along with the legal recognition and approval of RENURE as a sustainable fertilizer alternative.

Or. en

Amendment 1484

Marko Vešligaj

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society;	47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, while respecting the highest social and environmental standards, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society;

Or. en

Amendment 1485

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society;	47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies in line with other existing support mechanisms and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society;

Or. es

Amendment 1486

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society;	47. Stresses, in this regard, the need to support farmers in adapting to digital technologies and developing digital skills, which can help them to better implement their installation projects, support sustainable agriculture, reduce the administrative workload for both farmers and administrations, and anticipate future production conditions and expectations of consumers and society as well as improve their own income situation;

Or. en

Amendment 1487

Sergio Berlato, Carlo Fidanza, Francesco Ventola, Claudiu-Richard Târziu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	47a. Stresses the importance of recognizing and strengthening the role of the AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems) model as a strategic and cross-cutting tool of the post-2027 CAP, capable of ensuring the effective dissemination of knowledge and innovations to farmers; believes that the objectives of the new CAP in terms of competitiveness, climate resilience, and digital transition cannot be achieved without an efficient, coordinated AKIS fully integrated with national strategic plans; highlights the need to support and strengthen qualified business consultancy, demonstration and pilot activities, and proximity networks, such as agricultural professional organizations, which enjoy the trust of farmers and represent the most effective interface for accelerating the practical transfer of innovations and ensuring the effective modernization of the European agricultural sector.

Or. en

Amendment 1488

Stefan Köhler, Norbert Lins, Christine Schneider, Marion Walsmann, Lena Düpont

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	47a. Calls for a clear signal from the European Commission to encourage the uptake of modern agricultural practises and automation, to promote on-farm research to foster innovation as well as strengthen the exchange of best practices between member states as well as within member states on the use of new technologies as well as the reduction of administrative burden such as reporting obligations;

Or. en

Amendment 1489

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 47 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	47a. Highlights the need for a rural digital literacy strategic plan implemented on a voluntary basis to help farmers to adopt modern technologies through training, technical assistance and facilitation of access to digital infrastructure and agricultural data in real time, thus helping to bridge the rural-urban divide;

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Amendment 1490

Luke Ming Flanagan

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to fully implement the principles of integrated pest management and integrated sustainable agriculture – to implement the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including crop rotation, soil cover, adequate cultivation techniques (under-sowing, strip-cropping, …), resistant/tolerant cultivars, hygiene measures, protection and enhancement of beneficial organisms through the establishment of flower strips and high-variety landscape features, monitoring, mechanical weed control, biocontrol and, as a very last resort, and only if threshold values for pests are exceeded, the optimised use of pesticides where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. en

Amendment 1491

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Esther Herranz García, Gabriel Mato, Elena Nevado del Campo, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol, the use of drones for plant protection treatments, the approval of endotherapy and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits; stresses also the importance of establishing integrated farming as a commonly recognised system in the EU and of making further progress in defining and supporting sustainable and organic farming practices;

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Amendment 1492

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to provide measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits; urges the Commission to provide viable and adequate alternatives before banning plant protection substances in order to ensure that agricultural production can be maintained in a safe, sustainable manner;

Or. en

Amendment 1493

Marion Maréchal, Sergio Berlato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits; recalls the need for a dedicated and pragmatic legal framework to assess and approve a new generation of safer plant protection products;

Or. en

Amendment 1494

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific agri-environmental and climate measure within the rural development framework, based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture, which can compensate farmers for actual losses incurred in order to reduce the risk of using pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. fr

Amendment 1495

Zsuzsanna Borvendég

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on professional principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits, and to develop diagnostic procedures and pesticide residue analysis;

Or. hu

Amendment 1496

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the CAP 1a– based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture notably integrated pest management (IPM) – to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides and promote the combination of non-chemical pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of synthetic plant protection products when necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;
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	1a Although it is possible to have this in pillar 2, e.g. training/investment, knowledge sharing, or AECM, Member States have already developed IPM (integrated production) approaches in eco-schemes, and fruit (incl. wine) & veg sectoral schemes in pillar one. Ref. R.2115/2021 rec. 26, 72, art.s 31(4)f, 47, 58, Annex I: I.18, R.24

Or. en

Amendment 1497

Daniel Buda

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48.Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits and without imposing arbitrary bans in the absence of viable and effective alternatives;

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Amendment 1498

Bert-Jan Ruissen

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, such as through the use of drones, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. nl

Amendment 1499

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to reduce the use of pesticides and to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. en

Amendment 1500

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to reduce the use of pesticides, promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. en

Amendment 1501

Camilla Laureti, Stefano Bonaccini, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated sustainable agriculture – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;	48. Points to the need to design a specific measure within the rural development framework – based on the principles of integrated-pest management (IPM) – to promote the combination of pest control practices and technologies, including monitoring, biocontrol and the optimised use of plant protection products where necessary, always respecting the established legal and safety limits;

Or. en

Amendment 1502

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	48a. Stresses the importance of ensuring the production of vaccines and veterinary medicines across Europe, as part of an integrated ‘One Health’ approach that recognises the interconnection between animal health, human health and the environment; considers it essential to strengthen the EU’s strategic autonomy in this area in order to protect public health, food security and the resilience of the agricultural sector in the face of future health crises; stresses that, in an area without internal borders such as the European Union, any failure to prevent or control animal diseases in one Member State can have immediate repercussions on the others, requiring a coordinated response and the strengthening of common industrial capacities at European level; advocates, therefore, the need to ensure equitable, widespread and geographically comprehensive access to vaccines and veterinary medicines, including in the outermost regions, as well as the creation of adequate funding mechanisms to support their production, procurement and distribution in a fair and effective manner.

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Amendment 1503

Veronika Vrecionová

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	48a. Asks the Commission to urgently accelerate the registration, authorisation and uptake of biological pest control agents as complement to synthetic pesticides; stresses the need for a harmonised and streamlined regulatory framework that allows timely market access to safe and effective alternatives; underlines that until such alternatives are demonstrably available and scalable, existing substances essential for plant health must not be banned prematurely, as this would jeopardise food security, economic stability and the viability of many farming systems across Member States, particularly those in more vulnerable climatic or economic conditions;

Or. en

Amendment 1504

Christine Singer

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	48a. Stresses that any legislative measures aimed at reducing the use of inputs, including plant protection products, must be based on sound science and practical feasibility, and should only be implemented once effective, economically viable alternatives are available that ensure stable yields and maintain high production quality.

Or. en

Amendment 1505

Marion Maréchal, Sergio Berlato

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1506

Maria Noichl

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1507

Carola Rackete

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	deleted

Or. en

Amendment 1508

Luke Ming Flanagan, Sebastian Everding

on behalf of The Left Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms; notes the potential of Agroforestry a carbon sequestration strategy across all soil types and agricultural enterprises; proper design and management of agroforestry systems can make them effective carbon sinks, although this potential not been even adequately recognized, let alone exploited; the tree and shrub components of agroforestry practices contribute to carbon sequestration by using carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and storing carbon above ground in tree trunks and branches, as well as below ground in roots and the soil; an indirect benefit of agroforestry is combatting soil erosion, which can enhance carbon storage in soils; in order to exploit this vastly unrealized potential of C sequestration through agroforestry in both subsistence and commercial enterprises, innovative policies, based on rigorous research, must be put in place;

Or. en

Amendment 1509

Alexander Bernhuber

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms; underlines that such a certification framework has to be open und applicable not only for farmers that increase the carbon storage capacity of soil but also those who maintain the carbon storage capacity of their soils;

Or. en

Amendment 1510

Barry Cowen, Charles Goerens

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms; emphasises the potential benefits of carbon and nature credits, particularly for smaller and less productive farmers, and urges the Commission to enhance access to these opportunities for the farming sector.

Or. en

Amendment 1511

Krzysztof Hetman

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms, and encourages to create conditions to ensure market demand for such certificates; stresses at the same time that food and biomass production should be primary goal of the agricultural activity of farmers;

Or. en

Amendment 1512

Ciaran Mullooly

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms; emphasises the potential benefits of carbon and nature credits, for productive farmers, and urges the Commission to enhance access to these opportunities for the farming sector.

Or. en

Amendment 1513

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the planned voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive and provide additional remuneration for farmers, through measures to sink and retain carbon and reduce emissions on farms; notes the key role of soil health and water resilience in carbon farming approaches;

Or. en

Amendment 1514

Camilla Laureti, Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, by rewarding practices such as agroforestry and regenerative soil management to capture and reduce emissions on farms;

Or. en

Amendment 1515

Gilles Pennelle, Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;	49. Recognises that the voluntary EU-wide framework for the certification of carbon removals should remain voluntary and can provide a positive incentive to ensure better remuneration for farmers, in particular younger farmers, through measures to capture and reduce emissions on farms;

Or. fr

Amendment 1516

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49a. Calls on the Commission to refrain from allocating additional funds to implicit extensification measures that lack demonstrable effectiveness in achieving climate or environmental goals; calls instead for those resources to be prioritised for coordinated public research into breeding strategies, feed innovations, and manure separation technologies, with the aim of accelerating the availability and scalability of practical solutions; underlines that structural support should only be reserved for approaches with proven potential to contribute to sustainable productivity.

Or. en

Amendment 1517

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49a. Calls on the Commission to promote solar energy production on farms with a view to improving farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change, increasing water retention and soil quality, and contributing to the stability and diversification of farmers’ incomes; calls on the Commission to clarify the provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy in order to ensure compatibility between the installation of solar photovoltaic systems and the pursuit of agricultural activities on the same plot of land.

Or. pt

Amendment 1518

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49a. Recognises the importance of the European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI), which has contributed to the advancement of innovation in the agri-food and forestry sector, through the creation of operational groups and the implementation of innovative projects aimed at developing cutting-edge solutions that improve the sustainability, resilience and competitiveness of the agri-food fabric; calls on the Commission to strengthen support for this initiative in the framework of the post-2027 CAP;

Or. es

Amendment 1519

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49a. Emphasises the importance of addressing agricultural and food issues together; welcomes, in this regard, the new title of the portfolio of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food; considers that the Common Agricultural Policy should be renamed the Common Agricultural and Food Policy;

Or. fr

Amendment 1520

Thomas Waitz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 a (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49a. Notes in this context the benefits of soil monitoring and access for farmers to data so they can optimally improve their soil, with side benefits 1a of increased productivity, reduced input dependency and resilience to climate fluctuations.
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	1a e.g. through deeper topsoils, more soil biota, control of pathogens, soil acting as a sponge to absorb and retain water and nutrients

Or. en

Amendment 1521

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49b. Emphasises that the return of food inflation since 2022 shows that stabilising food and agricultural prices is essential to ensuring macroeconomic stability and economic security in the European Union; considers that the sharp increase in food insecurity and its social and political consequences call for an increase in the budgets allocated to aid for the most deprived within the ESF+ fund, but also for measures to limit the causes of food inflation;

Or. fr

Amendment 1522

Cristina Maestre, Elena Sancho Murillo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49b. Stresses that the CAP should contribute to fostering an environment conducive to innovation linked to agri-food production, facilitating public-private partnerships and the accelerated adoption of innovative solutions for the sector;

Or. es

Amendment 1523

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 b (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49b. Calls for the introduction of market-based rewards for ecosystem services related to nature, landscape management, and climate, ensuring that these vital contributions are fairly compensated.

Or. en

Amendment 1524

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49c. Calls on the Commission to promote research, innovation and uptake of advanced breeding techniques and emission-reducing practices in the livestock sector, particularly for ruminants; further calls for dedicated support under the post-2027 CAP and Horizon Europe to accelerate the development and deployment of climate-efficient livestock systems, ensuring that emission reductions are achieved in a way that remains economically viable for farmers and socially acceptable across regions.

Or. en

Amendment 1525

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49c. Notes that the reduction in customs duties since the early 1990s had stabilised European agricultural and food prices, but that this strategy is no longer effective given the climate crisis and the new international context in which access to food has once again become a weapon;

Or. fr

Amendment 1526

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 c (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49c. Calls for the continued maintenance of the CAP as a safety net through basic payments for family and household farms, thereby guaranteeing that the efforts of local food producers are recognized and that food security is preserved.

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Amendment 1527

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49d. Urges the European Commission to follow the recommendations of the Niinistö report and to consider the importance of having strategic food stocks; calls for the widespread adoption of the solid experience gained in Finland and Germany with strategic food stocks and for the concept of ‘dual use by design’ to be incorporated into policies for the development of biofuel production; considers that there can be no food sovereignty without strategic food stocks;

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Amendment 1528

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 d (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49d. Calls for the introduction and adaptation of EU regulations that are specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities of greenhouse, urban, and vertical farming, as well as for the development of simplified, practice-oriented rules for the floriculture sector and a coordinated regulatory framework for the entire horticultural value chain.

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Amendment 1529

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49e. Calls for restraint in terms of exaggerating the cost of stockpiling policies, because that cost will always be lower than the cost of not having stocks, once we abandon the belief that free markets are stabilisers; strongly urges the European Commission to be more sympathetic to the requests from emerging and developing countries for an update of World Trade Organization rules in order to recognise the relevance of their public stockpiling policies;

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Amendment 1530

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 e (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49e. Calls on allowing agriculture to play an important role in the Clean Industrial Deal and the energy transition by producing renewable energy through biogas and by restoring energy through greenhouses, thereby creating additional income for farmers.

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Amendment 1531

Eric Sargiacomo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 f (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49f. Urges local authorities and regions to develop strategies to increase food resilience in their areas by re-establishing links between agricultural production and local food supplies, in particular through investment aid under Pillar II and public procurement, the rules of which should be reformed to make it possible to give preference to local supply;

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Amendment 1532

Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 49 g (new)

Motion for a resolution	Amendment
	49g. Supports the development of carbon farming schemes that reward measurable and verifiable climate benefits while maintaining productive land use; calls on the Commission to design such schemes in a way that stimulates technological progress—such as improved soil management through precision agriculture—and to avoid models that rely primarily on land set-aside; emphasises that carbon farming should complement, not replace, active and sustainable agricultural production.

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