Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To comment on the progress in combating run off and soil erosion from fields sown to maize. - Inc fact that Maize Growers Association, with assistance from this Department and the Environment Agency, has produced a booklet "Managing Maize" (in Library). (DEP/3 4922).

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a statement on the progress in combating run off and soil erosion from fields sown to maize. [21147] Mr. Boswell: The risk of run-off and soil erosion from fields sown to maize can be significant. In response to this the Maize Growers Association, with assistance from this Department and the Environment Agency, has produced a booklet entitled "Managing Maize", which will be sent to all known maize growers next month. A copy has been placed in the Library of the House.

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