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A strong common agricultural policy with appropriate resources is necessary to ensure food safety. This report demonstrates that there is acceptance of this fact amongst the elected representatives of the people and thus also amongst the citizens of the European Union. When it comes to the structure of direct payments I completely support retaining the basic premium. This is because European food production meets high requirements that add numerous costs for farmers without adequate recompense via the market. It has been proposed by the Commission and Parliament that greening services be provided, in return for payment, as ‘top ups’ to the basic premium. I want to stress that these must under no circumstances result in an increased regulatory burden. Instead they must simply offer opportunities. Such services must therefore be provided on a voluntary basis. The report shows that Parliament, too, is opposed to the mandatory nature of these top-ups as proposed by the Commission. I urge that, when lists of options for greening services are compiled, attempts must be made to find projects that deliver a win-win for the environment and farmers, leading to further innovation and sustainable growth. One example of this is the conversion of manure into energy. I would particularly like to emphasise the fact that the above-mentioned proposals can only be applied on a general basis if the budget for agriculture is increased."@en1
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