HC Deb 06 April 1998 vol 310 cc81-2W
Mr. Llwyd

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what initiatives his Department is taking to assist farmers introducing new technologies in agriculture. [37375]

Mr. Morley

The Department supports roadshows aimed at transferring technology to cereals and grassland farmers, works closely with agricultural levy bodies to ensure that MAFF funded strategic research underpins industry's technological needs, supports with industry LINK programmes promoting pre-competitive research and associated technology transfer, encourages the publication of up-to-date research findings in the farming press and promotes publicity on technology at farming-related exhibitions.

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