To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the future of permaculture principles in agriculture; and what measures they are implementing to encourage it. [HL1803]

Defra has not funded specific research into permaculture in agriculture. However, Defra supports a wide range of research into more sustainable farming systems and reducing the environmental impacts from agriculture. Therefore organic farming projects and others which take a holistic view of farming share some principles with permaculture.