Have your say on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - complete online NFU Cymru survey

NVZs were introduced by UK government in response to EU mandate that all EU countries must reduce nitrate in drinking water
NVZs were introduced by UK government in response to EU mandate that all EU countries must reduce nitrate in drinking water

The Welsh government is currently consulting on proposals to take forward the implementation of the Nitrates Directive in Wales.

Proposals could see the designation of specific areas including a significant area in Pembrokeshire and a number of smaller designations in Anglesey and Carmarthenshire, together with an extension to the NVZ area in Clwyd. Alternatively a Whole Territory approach for the whole of Wales is put forward for consideration.

Regulations require farmers in NVZ designated areas to follow an Action Programme of statutory measures.

Welsh Government has opted not to publish a Regulatory Impact Assessment alongside the consultation. NFU Cymru is, therefore, gathering information through an online survey to present to Welsh Government in relation to the cost and impacts of farming within NVZ areas.