Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 6 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 November 2000. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, for what reason farmers farming organically may not dispose of surplus organic manure to farms not being organically farmed. - (Holding answer 14 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food for what reason farmers farming organically may not dispose of surplus organic manure to farms not being organically farmed. [137542] Mr. Morley: [holding answer 14 November 2000]: This requirement is part of Council Regulation (EEC) 2092/91 (as amended). Its intention is to ensure that there is a balance within organic farming between livestock production and land available for the disposal of manure. We shall be assessing the impact of this requirement as part of a review of the effects of the implementation of the Regulations.

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