HC Deb 09 May 1991 vol 190 c594W
Mr. Colvin

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has for reducing nitrogen use in farming; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Curry

We continually emphasise the need for farmers to avoid nitrogen fertiliser applications beyond good agricultural practice and we are pleased to note the reduction in autumn and total applications to key crops that has occurred since 1985.