§ Mr. Martyn JonesTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what research his Department has(a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the demand for water from (i) organic and (ii) conventional agricultural farms; and if he will make a statement. [1324]
§ Mr. MorleyThe Department has commissioned research on present and future irrigation water requirements and the value of various water conservation methods and irrigation techniques in meeting those requirements. The research does not distinguish between organic and conventional agriculture. The final report of the study is expected shortly.