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Implementing the action programme for nitrate vulnerable zones in Scotland farming practices and awareness [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Government Social Research 2007ISBN:
  • 9780755969081
ISSN:
  • 0950-2254
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 614.772 $2 18
Online resources:
Partial contents:
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Literature review -- Farmer attitudes and practices -- Farmer behaviour and typologies -- Conclusions and suggestions for action -- References -- Appendices
Summary: Presents the results of research into farming practice in Scotland's four Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs). NVZs were introduced as a result of The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), the aim of which is to reduce existing, and prevent future, nitrate pollution from agricultural sources into the water environment.

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Literature review -- Farmer attitudes and practices -- Farmer behaviour and typologies -- Conclusions and suggestions for action -- References -- Appendices

Presents the results of research into farming practice in Scotland's four Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs). NVZs were introduced as a result of The Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC), the aim of which is to reduce existing, and prevent future, nitrate pollution from agricultural sources into the water environment.

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