Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas designated as being at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution. They include about 55% of land in England.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) reviews NVZs every 4 years to account for changes in nitrate concentrations.
This collection of guidance explains:
- how to find out if your land is in an NVZ
- transitional arrangements until 31 July 2019 (if your land was in an NVZ for the first time in 2017)
- NVZ rules
- NVZ and cross-compliance requirements
- how to prevent water pollution from your farm
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