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"Mr President, the really positive thing about this debate is that we are getting a very clear idea of what can be regulated within the common agricultural policy and what cannot. So this will prove to be a memorable evening, particularly where the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance is concerned. I fully understand why people want market organisation for intensive livestock farming, and why they should want to scrap agricultural policy for land-based production. This is precisely the form of agriculture we have recognised as being the most sustainable and environmentally friendly form of agriculture for the future. This is noteworthy in itself. We will certainly revisit this theme in future discussions with the Green Group.
First and foremost, I would like to compliment the rapporteur, Mr Garot, on the fact that he has done his utmost to see if he can do something to help at a time when pig farming is lapsing into crisis. That alone is worth a compliment. Secondly, is the medicine he prescribes the right medicine? I have grave doubts about that. To be perfectly honest, I do not believe in his particular brand of medicine, and I will tell you for why. I believe that market organisation only works if you talk in terms of co-financing, and European financing, and if agreements are reached regarding the volumes produced. Otherwise, there is every risk that whilst the market or revenue will indeed level off, this will mainly occur in a downward spiral, which cannot be the object of the exercise. That being the case, my preference is to have a free market for pig farming, where the market ultimately determines price trends. If, however, we opt for market organisation, and reinforcement of the associated policy, then we would do well, in my view, to see that the producer groupings are better equipped, so that they occupy a stronger position in the market; a market which is becoming increasingly close-knit on the demand side, and which is gaining in influence. You may ask yourself to what extent agriculture and horticulture in Europe can find an effective solution to this. I would sooner strengthen groupings, specifically with a view to gaining a better market position and making better agreements.
I am therefore bound to say that I have reached a different conclusion to that of Mr Garot, and whilst I am almost inclined to say that I could almost go along with the Commission proposal in its present form, since we also have a duty to be honest, I feel that, basically, it does not actually do anything to address the issues.
Mr President, that is the approach I would go for; once again, although I reject the medicine prescribed by Mr Garot, I have the greatest admiration for all the trouble he has taken to explore the possibility of introducing more social support into the pig farming sector."@en1
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