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  • Article from 11.08.2021 | Last changed: 07.01.2026

    Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) design

    … each of the analysed NDCs Source: Villafranca Casas et al. 2021 Associated content Links UBA report "NDC design – Systematic analysis" and infographic UNFCCC NDC …

  • Article from 17.02.2014 | Last changed: 16.07.2025

    Tilling

    Brown earth - one of many strong types of soil

    … and preserves and maximizes soil yield capacity. Today’s intensive crop cultivation practices, as well as technical advances, entail the use of highly specialized, … mitigate the destructive force of heavy rains, preserve soil fertility, and help to prevent erosion. However, it should also be noted that conservation tilling … tilling, mulch sowing, direct sowing, and catch cropping. Associated content Links Website SMUL Saxony: Introduction to the Internet Soil Portal Website SMUL …

  • Article from 24.09.2015 | Last changed: 09.09.2025

    Threats to biodiversity

    Meadow with different blossoming flowers

    … Quality” and “Endangered Species,” show only marginal changes. Associated content Links Website BMUV: National Strategy on Biological Diversity Website EU COM: EU …

  • Article from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 27.08.2025

    Nitrogen

    A tractor spreading fertilizer on a field

    … of mineral and organic nitrogen fertilizers to increase yields is therefore common practice in agriculture. Careful and needs-based application is crucial. Excess … of vulnerable areas, and the establishment of rules of good agricultural practice. It describes measures that must be implemented by Member States on the … as well as air pollution control goals can be exploited here. Associated content Links Website of the EEA: Nitrogen balance Website BfN: Nitrogen Surplus in …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pharmaceuticals

    Laying-hens in a hen house

    … (only in german) provides a wealth of further information and measures that can help to reduce the release of veterinary medicines into the environment. Related … (only in german) provides a wealth of further information and measures that can help to reduce the release of veterinary medicines into the environment. … …

  • 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.

    … 2016). The extensively revised Fertilizer Ordinance adopted in spring 2017 should help achieve this goal Hence the UBA recommends that a long term target of 50 … The most efficient way to reduce methane emissions is to alter human nutritional practices and thus reduce ruminant herds for beef production. Other reduction … suction systems in cattle barns and for the cleaning thereof. Associated content Links Indicator: Agricultural nitrogen surplus PDF IÖW: The Impact of German …

  • Article from 14.02.2013 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ammonia, dust and odour emissions

    Pigs on a meadow

    … in regions with a high density of livestock farms). Moreover, good agricultural practices should be implemented, i.e. extremely low emission processes for all … nitrogen surpluses (nitrogen input minus plant nitrogen uptake). Associated content Links Website of UNECE: Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication Website …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Compost and sewage sludge

    A yellow wheel loader implements composting in a composting plant.

    … the use of peat in horticulture and energy-intensive mineral fertilizers. This also helps to protect the climate. Above all, the agricultural use of phosphorus … residual fertilizers, farmers must comply with the principles of good professional practice in accordance with the Fertilizer Ordinance (DüV), as is the case with all other fertilizers.   Associated content Links Website BMUV: Sewage sludge PDF Fertilizer Ordinance PDF Biological Waste …

  • Article from 28.08.2025 | Last changed: 29.08.2025

    Fertilizer

    Großaufnahme eines Traktors, der auf einem Feld Gülle ausfährt

    … Fertilizer Act, fertilizers may only be used in accordance with good professional practice and must be tailored to the nutrient requirements of the plant and the soil … limit value 50 milligrams of uranium per kilogram of phosphate. Associated content Links Website BMLEH: Fertilisation Related contents Tierarzneimittel …

  • Article from 08.09.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    Pesticides

    Spray device on the tractor

    … decline in pollinators is also seen in scientific literature as being causally linked to the effects of pesticides on the seasonal availability and diversity of … decline in pollinators is also seen in scientific literature as being causally linked to the effects of pesticides on the seasonal availability and diversity of …

  • Article from 29.01.2019 | Last changed: 28.04.2023

    Ecological impact of farming

    Tractor with tow tube

    … is that our farming sector has a major impact on our economy because it is closely linked with other sectors. Apart from the 616.000 person workforce of Germany’s … its number one polluter, the energy sector (83.5 per cent). Associated content Links The German Farmers’ Association Website of the BMELV – Agriculture and rural … is that our farming sector has a major impact on our economy because it is closely linked with other sectors. Apart from the 616.000 person workforce of Germany’s …

  • Article from 17.07.2024 | Last changed: 18.07.2024

    Water Reuse

    … has been a long-established reality in many (semi)arid countries and regions. It helps to alleviate water scarcity by supplementing limited freshwater resources. … and wastewater discharge.  In Germany the recirculation of water is especially practiced in industrial sectors as e.g. paper production. Some EU member states, … that are also dealing with water reuse in agriculture. Associated content Links European Commission Website on Water Reuse EU Regulation on Minimum …