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  • Article from 03.11.2020 | Last changed: 23.04.2021

    Advancing REACH

    Erklärung des Begriffs REACH: Europäische Chemikalienverordnung zur Registrierung, Bewertung, Zulassung und Beschränkung chemischer Stoffe

    … of the REACH Regulation. In addition to various analyses, workshops will be organized and support provided for the REACH Congress 2018. Details can be found in … of the REACH Regulation. In addition to various analyses, workshops will be organized and support provided for the REACH Congress 2018. Details can be found in …

  • Article from 04.09.2025 | Last changed: 04.09.2025

    Organic farming

    Close-up of an organically grown apple

    Organic farming An organically grown apple Source: Mikel Wohlschlegel / Fotolia Organic products are … further efforts in terms of planning security and reliability of subsidy policy. Organization and legal regulations The legal basis for organic farming is “Council …

  • Article from 09.06.2021 | Last changed: 09.06.2021

    EU Green Week 2021 Partner Event

    … Event last update on 09.06.2021 In the context of the EU Green Week 2021, UBA organised a partner event on the need to finally include biocides in Directive … Environment Agency) Tags biocide … In the context of the EU Green Week 2021, UBA organised a partner event on the need to finally include biocides in Directive …

  • Article from 06.06.2014 | Last changed: 16.01.2024

    Toward ecofriendly farming

    Hilly terrain with fields and forests

    … reduce erosion, as well as extensive cultivated-grassland protection measures and organic farming. Environmental management and certification Environmental management … to participate in the European environmental management system. It applies to “all organizations that have an environmental impact,” and this of course includes farms. … Mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil Tags agriculture organic farming … Farming is key when it comes to conserving and protecting our …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … tilling process itself, has (a) a direct impact on the soil structure and on soil organism habitat conditions; and (b) an indirect impact on soil susceptibility to … Characteristic local humus content should be preserved through adequate input of organic substances or by reducing tilling intensity. The regional states enforce the … tilling process itself, has (a) a direct impact on the soil structure and on soil organism habitat conditions; and (b) an indirect impact on soil susceptibility to …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … agriculture. As a habitat for a wide variety of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, environmentally friendly agriculture that preserves biodiversity is … plants in Germany are found in grassland (BfN 2023). However, the diversity of organisms on and in soils also fulfills important functions in maintaining soil …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … Source: Emjay Smith / Fotolia Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for all living organisms. The use of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in … last update on 27.08.2025 Introduction Nitrogen (N) is fundamental for all living organisms. Nitrogen compounds pass through the soil, air, and water. However, …

  • Article from 29.04.2016 | Last changed: 29.04.2016

    Flame retardants in products

    a burning laptop

    … and nature. last update on 29.04.2016 Flame retardants cover a lot of different organic and inorganic chemicals. Their application has to match with the special type of product, …

  • Article from 31.01.2019 | Last changed: 29.05.2024

    Nitrous oxide and methane

    Cows standing on a green meadow. The sky is blue, only some clouds are visible.

    … activities per se, secondary to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the … needs, factoring in the humus balance, and analyzing the nutrient content of organic fertilizers. In its Sustainability Strategy in 2002, the German government … activities per se, secondary to the following: reactive nitrogen inputs from organic and mineral fertilizers; atmospheric nitrogen deposition; nitrogen in the …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … livestock farming also causes odour and dust emissions (which can also contain organic components such as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near … livestock farming also causes odour and dust emissions (which can also contain organic components such as microbes) that can be hazardous to persons living near …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … contain valuable nutrients and humus substances that farmers traditionally use as organic fertilizer so as to reduce mineral fertilizer use. But unfortunately, … the environment and human health. last update on 28.08.2025 Introduction Composted organic waste from households and businesses, gardens and parks, food processing and …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … tailored to the nutrient requirements of the plants. Fertilizers are divided into organic and synthetic fertilizers, also known as mineral fertilizers. Organic fertilizers include animal excrement such as manure, farmyard manure, and …