HC Deb 11 March 2003 vol 401 c143W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on Linking Environment and Farming. [101435]

Mr. Morley

Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF) is a charitable organisation committed to the promotion of an holistic approach to viable farming and environmental enhancement through Integrated Farm Management (IFM).

Defra continues to support the valuable work undertaken by LEAF.

Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make a statement on the outcome of her visit to the Linking Environment and Farming project in Wirral, South. [101671]

Mr. Morley

The visit to Leverhulme Estate gave a useful insight into the value of demonstration farms and the adoption of Integrated Farm Management (IFM). These help promote the practical application of good farming principles—one of the key initiatives in the Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food.