Areas where the concentrations of nitrate in water exceed, or are likely to exceed, the levels set in the Directive are designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) and mandatory rules, set out in Action Programmes, must be enforced to reduce nitrate loss from agricultural land and to protect human health and …

Why is Nvz important?

Areas where the concentrations of nitrate in water exceed, or are likely to exceed, the levels set in the Directive are designated as Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) and mandatory rules, set out in Action Programmes, must be enforced to reduce nitrate loss from agricultural land and to protect human health and …

What does Nvz stand for?

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas designated as being at risk from agricultural nitrate pollution. They include about 55% of land in England.

When can you spread slurry in Nvz?

You can spread slurry, sewage sludge and anaerobic digestate no less than 6 metres from surface water if you use precision manure spreading equipment like: band spreaders (trailing hose or trailing shoe) shallow injectors (that inject no more than 10cm below the surface)

What is Nvz Wales?

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas within Wales that contain surface water or groundwater that is susceptible to nitrate pollution from agricultural activities.

How do I know if my land is NVZ?

Farmers can lay the groundwork for any appeal by checking if their land falls under a designated NVZ by using the interactive map on the EA’s website. Those who are having difficulty checking the online map, or require a printed paper map should call 03000 203 791.

What is NVZ in farming?

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) are areas, designated by the UK government, considered to be under high risk of water and/or soil pollution due to an excess of Nitrates. On these zones (covering 58% of UK), the main sources of Nitrates are livestock and agriculture.

What are NVZ regulations?

NVZ stands for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. The NVZ rules are part of cross compliance requirements known as Statutory Management Requirement 1. The Rural Payments Agency carries out cross compliance inspections to check farmers and landowners are complying with these rules.

How much of Wales is in NVZ?

In the 2013 regulations, 2.3% of the agricultural land area of Wales is designated as a NVZ on the basis that it drains into polluted water1 and contributes to the pollution of that water.

What’s a nitrate vulnerable zone?

A nitrate vulnerable zone is a conservation designation of the Environment Agency for areas of land that drain into nitrate polluted waters, or waterways that could become polluted by nitrates due to environmental and health threats.

Is the whole of Wales in an NVZ?

What is NVZ farming?

Where can I find the updated NVZ guidance?

The updated NVZ guidance is now available on GOV.UK here. There is also a guidance tables file containing blank, ‘farmer-completion’ tables and tables of ‘standard values’ used in some of the calculations. Note that the spreadsheet does not carry out calculations.

Where can I find SMR 1 guidance on NVZs?

You’ll find the guidance you need under SMR 1: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) on pages 39 to 48. Contact FAS for information about using nitrogen fertilisers and manures in NVZs, and other cross compliance requirements.

Do NVZs need to take NVZ measures?

Farms partially within NVZs need only take NVZ measures on the specific fields designated as within NVZs. However, aspects of the Action Programme represent best practice in any case, and there are similar legislative requirements for non-NVZ fields, which apply across Scotland.

What do NVZs need to know about nutrient management?

Farmers with land in NVZs need to keep a host of records and carry out a range of calculations on nutrient management planning, fertiliser application and organic manure production, storage and use. This is particularly complicated for livestock farmers with different livestock and manure types on the farm at different times of year.