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<p>This is a devolved matter and the below information relates to England only.</p><p>
</p><p>There is already in place a systematic approach for the safe management of
agricultural animal waste. Slurry and manure produced by farm animals and the associated
controls are managed through zone designations and compliance regulations. The specific
approach depends upon whether a farm falls within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ),
which cover 55% of England, or outside an NVZ, in which case pollution control regulation
applies.</p><p> </p><p>Under NVZ rules operators are required to store their manures
and slurries for up to 5 or 6 months depending on farm type, keep records and only
spread manures and slurries at certain times of the year, whilst keeping the application
rates within nutrient limits. Under current pollution control regulation, stores must
be constructed to a required standard, meet necessary construction requirements and
have a minimum capacity of 4 months’ storage. Spreading is regulated under the farming
rules for water (FrFW) which set out how best to use manure and slurry to avoid pollution.</p>
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