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"Madam President, agriculture is currently facing the challenge of higher production with limited resources and as little damage to the environment as possible. The report on the biodiversity strategy states correctly the importance of this double challenge.
However, several remarks should be made regarding aspects related to the future common agricultural policy. The so-called greening of the CAP is certainly needed and welcome, but the form in which it was proposed will lead to a decline in the capacity of the agro-food sector to be more competitive and follow the path to sustainable growth. The percentage of 30% allocated to greening is disproportionate, taking into account the context of budget austerity. Giving up the cultivation of 7% of land is not a suitable decision in the circumstances of an increasing food demand. Crop diversification is virtually impossible for small land owners. Last but not least, the system involves too much red tape and huge costs. Agriculture can make an important contribution to the preservation of biodiversity, but related policies should be selected taking into account long-term food safety in particular."@en1
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