Barnes, Andrew Peter; Willock, J.; Hall, Clare; Luiza, Toma - Agricultural Economics Society - AES - 2008
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) were introduced in response to the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) which states that all EU countries must reduce the nitrate in drinking water to a maximum of 50mg/l. Farmers within a designated NVZ must adhere to strict rules over the timing and application of...